[1] : The Collaborative International Dictionary of English v.0.48

economize \econ"omize\ -eko^n"-omimacz, v. t.
   imp.  p. p. economized -eko^n"-omimaczd; p.
   pr.  vb. n. economizing. cf. f. 'economiser.
   to manage with economy; to use with prudence; to expend with
   frugality; as, to economize one's income. written also
   economise.
   1913 webster

         expenses in the city were to be economized. --jowett
                                                  thucyd. .
   1913 webster

         calculating how to economize time.       --w. irving.
   1913 webster
see also:
economized economizing economise 

[2] : The Collaborative International Dictionary of English v.0.48

economise \economise\ v. t.
   same as economize.

   syn: conserve, husband, economize.
        wordnet 1.5
see also:
economize 

[3] : The Collaborative International Dictionary of English v.0.48

economize \econ"omize\, v. i.
   to be prudently sparing in expenditure; to be frugal and
   saving; as, to economize in order to grow rich. written also
   economise. --milton.
   1913 webster
see also:
economise 

[4] : WordNet (r) 2.0

economise
     v 1: spend sparingly, avoid the waste of; "this move will save
          money"; "the less fortunate will have to economize now"
          syn: save, economize
     2: use cautiously and frugally; "i try to economize my spare
        time"; "conserve your energy for the ascent to the summit"
        syn: conserve, husband, economize ant: waste
see also:
save economize conserve husband waste 

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