Which of the following words is closest in meaning to “Economise”?

Economise means to save.

• Correct answer - save: it has the same meaning as Economise.
• squander: to waste - wrong, it does not mean the same as Economise.
• spoil: to pamper or ruin - wrong, it does not mean the same as Economise.
• channelise: to direct into a channel - wrong, it does not mean the same as Economise.