Forked out is a phrasal verb which refers to spending or paying a lot of money for something. The antonyms for forked out are economize, save, conserve, scrimp, skimp, pinch pennies, and be frugal. These words suggest the opposite action of spending money and instead, focus on cutting down expenses. By economizing, one can reduce their expenditure and save money for future use. Saving and conserving resources can help to achieve a better life balance and financial stability. Scrimping and skimping are other ways of cutting down costs and making do with the necessary resources. Being penny-pinching or frugal is a great way to make the most out of what you have and prioritizing your expenses.