economize

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Infinitive
to economize

Third person singular
economizes

Simple past
economized

Past participle
economized

Present participle
economizing

to economize (third-person singular simple present economizes, present participle economizing, simple past and past participle economized)

  1. to practice being economical
  2. using things sparingly or in moderation
  3. to be frugal
  4. avoiding waste or extravagance

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