Economise Definition & Meaning

economise
verb
  1. spend sparingly, avoid the waste of; "This move will save money"; "The less fortunate will have to economize now"
  2. use cautiously and frugally; "I try to economize my spare time"; "conserve your energy for the ascent to the summit"

"Economise" in song lyrics

See how economise is used in real songs:

  • "Visualise me with the key to survive and economise"
    Muphin — Downward Spiral

Words that rhyme with economise

Usage tips for "economise"

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