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economize

verb/ikunumiˈzaɾ/medium

e·co·no·mi·zar

Definition

To reduce or avoid expenditure; to use resources sparingly to prevent waste.
It is important to economize water during drought periods.
She economized money to buy a car.
Common collocations
economize energyeconomize timeeconomize resources

Etymology

Do latim 'oeconomizare', de 'oeconomia' (economia).

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