HyperDic: economise

English > 2 senses of the word economise:
VERBpossessioneconomise, save, economizespend sparingly, avoid the waste of
possessioneconomise, conserve, husband, economizeuse cautiously and frugally
English > economise: 2 senses > verb 1, possession
Meaningspend sparingly, avoid the waste of.
PatternSomebody ----s; Something ----s something
Synonymssave, economize
Narrowertighten one's beltLive frugally and use less resources
Broaderspend, expend, droppay out
Spanishahorrar, economizar
Nounseconomisera frugal person who limits spending and avoids waste
English > economise: 2 senses > verb 2, possession
MeaningUse cautiously and frugally.
PatternSomebody ----s something
Synonymsconserve, husband, economize
Narrowerretrenchtighten one's belt
Broadersave, preserveTo keep up and reserve for personal or special use
Oppositewaste, blow, squanderspend thoughtlessly
Spanishconservar, economizar, preservar
Catalanconservar, economitzar, preservar
Nounseconomisera frugal person who limits spending and avoids waste

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