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e·con·o·mize

economize

 
 
pronunciation:
ih ka n maIz
part of speech: verb
inflections: economizes, economizing, economized
definition: to spend less money; lower expenses; be economical.
If we economize this winter, we can afford to take a vacation next summer.
similar words:
scrimp
derivation: economizer (n.)