economize

Meanings

Verb

use cautiously and frugally
- "I try to economize my spare time"
spend sparingly, avoid the waste of
- "The less fortunate will have to economize now"
To practice being economical (by using things sparingly or in moderation, and by avoiding waste or extravagance).
To use frugally.

Origin / Etymology

From economy + -ize.

Synonyms

conserve, economise, eke out, husband, save

Antonyms

waste

Scrabble Score: 22

economize is a valid Scrabble (US) TWL word
economize is a valid Scrabble Word in Merriam-Webster MW Dictionary
economize is a valid Scrabble Word in International Collins CSW Dictionary

Words With Friends Score: 25

economize is a valid Words With Friends word