noun

a married man considered in relation to his spouse.

she and her husband are both retired

spouse,partner,man,mate,consort,groom,bridegroom,other half,better half,old man,hubby,helpmate,helpmeet

verb

use (resources) economically.

she husbanded their financial resources through difficult times

use economically,use sparingly,economize on,be frugal with,manage thriftily,conserve,preserve,save,safeguard,save for a rainy day,put aside,put by,lay in,reserve,store,stockpile,hoard