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economize vs preserve

preserve vs economize

economize is not a noun while preserve is a noun.

economize and preserve both are verbs.

Word NounAdjectiveVerbAdverb
economize No No Yes No
preserve Yes No Yes No
As verbs, preserve is a hypernym of economize; that is, preserve is a word with a broader meaning than economize:
  • economize: use cautiously and frugally
  • preserve: to keep up and reserve for personal or special use
Other hypernyms of economize include save.
economize (noun) preserve (noun)
fruit preserved by cooking with sugar
a reservation where animals are protected
a domain that seems to be specially reserved for someone
economize (verb) preserve (verb)
use cautiously and frugally prevent (food) from rotting
spend sparingly, avoid the waste of keep in safety and protect from harm, decay, loss, or destruction
to keep up and reserve for personal or special use
keep or maintain in unaltered condition; cause to remain or last
maintain in safety from injury, harm, or danger
keep undisturbed for personal or private use for hunting, shooting, or fishing
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