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- pronunciation:
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maIz
- features:
- Word Combinations (verb)
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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
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| related words: |
make ends meet |
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| derivation: |
economizer (n.) |
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