Economize

Pronunciation: /ɪˈkɑːnəˌmaɪz/

Economize (verb)

  1. To spend less money by using things carefully and avoiding waste.
  2. To reduce the amount of time, energy, or materials used in order to get the same result.
  3. To live or act in a careful way that avoids unnecessary spending.

Examples

  • I economize by cooking at home instead of eating out.
  • She economizes each month to pay for her course.