economise
Translation
to economize, to save money, to cut back
Examples
We need to economise on heating this winter.
We need to economize on heating this winter.
You could economise by buying cheaper brands.
You could economize by buying cheaper brands.
Grammar Patterns
((on sth.)) to economize on (sth.) We need to economize on electricity.
((by -ing)) to economize by doing (sth.) We can economize by using the bus.
Similar Words
Synonyms: save, cut back, scrimp; Antonyms: squander, waste
Etymology
From Greek 'oikonomia' (household management). The '-ize' suffix makes it a verb. Note the spelling difference.
Memory Tips
The '-ize' ending often turns a noun or adjective into a verb (like 'realize' or 'organize'). To economize is to *make* something economical.