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Definition of economize

economize

/ɪˈkɑːnəmaɪz/
(UK: economise)
e · con · o · mize
Adverb:economically
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Adjective:economical
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Past Simple:economized
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Past Participle:economized
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Present Participle:economizing
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economize Lexical Profile

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• verb

1

To spend less money or use fewer resources than before in order to avoid waste.

Example

"The family decided to economize on heating bills by wearing warmer clothes indoors during the winter."

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• Rhymes for economize

• Nearby Words

economically
economics
economist
economize
economy
ecosystem
ecotax

Word Origin & Etymology

Borrowed in the late 18th century from French économiser, ultimately derived from Ancient Greek oikonomos ('household manager'), combining oikos ('house') and nemein ('to manage or distribute').

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Wordmom. (2026). Definition of Economize. In Wordmom Dictionary. Retrieved Nov 5, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/dictionary/economize
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