economize

Meanings

• verb

  Make economic or prudent use of (resources or money).

• Save money or resources, especially by using them more carefully.

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Rhymes

Words rhyming with economize
compromise , combine , mime , prime

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Variants

List of all variants of economize that leads to same result
economize , economized , economizer , economizers , economizes , economizing , economise , economised , economises , economising

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Forms

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economizes, economized, economizing

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Etymology

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From Greek oikonomia, from oikonomos 'manager, household manager'. Related to oikos 'house' and nomos 'law'.

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Trivia

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1. Did you know that the ancient Greeks had a goddess of household management named Demeter? Economize is derived from the Greek word oikonomia, which means 'management of a household'.

2. The word 'economize' first appeared in English in the late 15th century.

3. Economizing is not just about saving money; it can also mean making the most of time, energy, and other resources.

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Related Concepts

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1. Frugality: The practice of living simply and saving money by reducing unnecessary expenses and consumption.

2. Budgeting: The process of planning and managing one's income and expenses to meet financial goals.

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Culture

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Economize has been used extensively in literature and art, particularly in the context of personal finance and frugality. For example, in the novel 'David Copperfield' by Charles Dickens, the character Mr. Micawber advises 'Every man is a quotation from all his ancestors.' Economize, in this context, can be seen as a way to honor and preserve the resources and values passed down from previous generations.

How to Memorize "economize"

1. visualize
   

   - Imagine a piggy bank or a jar filled with coins. Each time you spend less than you earn, you're adding more coins to the jar.
   - Visualize yourself turning off lights when you leave a room or using reusable bags at the grocery store.

2. associate
   

   - Associate the word 'economize' with the image of a person carefully counting coins or clipping coupons.
   - Think of the word 'frugal' and how it relates to 'economize'.
   - Associate 'economize' with the idea of saving for retirement or a rainy day.

3. mnemonics
   

   - Remember the phrase 'Every penny saved is a penny earned.'
   - Use the acronym 'ECO' to stand for 'Efficiently Cutting Expenses'.
   - Think of the word 'economize' as having the same root as 'economic', which relates to managing resources.

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