economize
To practice being economicalTo practice being economical (by using things sparingly or in moderation, and by avoiding waste or extravagance).
» Let's economize on time.
Давайте економити час. — triantafillou
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2 senses(intransitive)To practice being economical (by using things sparingly or in moderation, and by avoiding waste or extravagance).
spend sparingly, avoid the waste of
(transitive)To use frugally.
einsparen, ökonomisieren
эконо́митьekonómitʹ, сэконо́митьsɛkonómitʹ, эконо́мничатьekonómničatʹ
use cautiously and frugally
Examples
4 sentencesLet's economize on time.
Давайте економити час. — triantafillou
Living is dear, accordingly we have to economize.
We don't economize on food in our school.
A coupon industry publication estimates that 89 percent of American households redeem coupons as a way to economize.
Translations
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Forms
economizes, economizing, economized, economized| Base form | economize · to economize |
|---|---|
| 3rd person singular | economizes |
| Present participle | economizing |
| Past simple | economized |
| Past participle | economized |
regular · Lesson
Synonyms
5 synonymsWord family
8 related wordsLessons for this word
3 lessons- A1Present simple — Because it is a verb
- A1Past simple, regular verbs — Because of its past form
- A2Present perfect: introduction — Because of its past participle
See also
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