economizes

/ɪˈkɑnəˌmaɪzɪz/ /iˈkɑnəˌmaɪzɪz/

Meanings

verb

To practice being economical (by using things sparingly or in moderation, and by avoiding waste or extravagance).

Examples :

"The family economizes on groceries by buying in bulk and planning their meals carefully. "

verb

To use frugally.

Examples :

"To save money, Sarah economizes on groceries by buying in bulk. "

economy business finance

Related Words

extravagance noun

/ɪkˈstɹævəɡəns/

Excessive or superfluous expenditure of money.

"Their vacation, with private jets and five-star hotels, was an obvious extravagance they couldn't really afford. "

sparingly adverb

/ˈspɛərɪŋli/ /ˈspɛrɪŋli/

In a sparing manner; with frugality, moderation, scantiness, reserve, forbearance, or the like; sparsely.

"The gardener watered the plants sparingly, only giving them a small amount of water each day to prevent overwatering. "

practice noun

/ˈpɹæktɪs/

Repetition of an activity to improve a skill.

"He will need lots of practice with the lines before he performs them."

things noun

/θɪŋz/

That which is considered to exist as a separate entity, object, quality or concept.

""I need to buy a few things at the grocery store, like milk and bread." "

carefully adverb

/ˈkɛːfli/ /ˈkɛɹfli/

Sorrowfully.

"He listened carefully to his mother's concerns, feeling sorrowful about her disappointment. "

family noun

/ˈfɛm(ɘ)li/ /ˈfæm(ɪ)li/ /ˈfæm(ə)li/

A group of people who are closely related to one another (by blood, marriage or adoption); kin; for example, a set of parents and their children; an immediate family.

"Our family lives in town."

groceries noun

/ˈɡɹəʊs(ə)ɹiz/ /ˈɡɹoʊsəɹiz/

The commodities sold by a grocer or in a grocery store.

"She carried a sack of groceries in from her car and placed it on the kitchen table."

planning verb

/ˈplænɪŋ/

To design (a building, machine, etc.).

"The architect planned the building for the client."

avoiding verb

/əˈvɔɪdɪŋ/

To try not to meet or communicate with (a person); to shun

"Since their argument, Sarah has been avoiding Mark in the hallway at school. "

economical adjective

/ˌɛkəˈnɒmɪkəl/ /ˌɛkəˈnɑmɪkəl/

Careful with money so as not to spend too much; prudent; thrifty.

"He was an economical person by nature."

buying verb

/ˈbaɪ.ɪŋ/

To obtain (something) in exchange for money or goods

"She is buying groceries at the supermarket. "

moderation noun

/ˌmɒdəˈɹeɪʃən/ /ˌmɑdəˈɹeɪʃən/

The state or quality of being moderate; avoidance of extremes

"The teacher emphasized the importance of moderation in completing assignments, urging students to avoid rushing and instead focus on quality over speed. "