economize
Translation
to economise, to save money
Examples
We need to economize on our household expenses.
We need to economise on our household expenses.
The company is trying to economize by cutting jobs.
The company is trying to economise by cutting jobs.
Grammar Patterns
to economize ((on sth.)) to spend less on sth. You should economize on fuel.
to economize ((by -ing)) to save money by doing sth. They economized by using public transport.
Similar Words
Synonyms: save, conserve, cut back; Antonyms: spend, waste, squander
Etymology
From 'economy' + '-ize' (verb-forming suffix). 'Economy' comes from Greek 'oikonomia' (household management).
Memory Tips
To act in a way that helps the 'economy' of your wallet.