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    spend
    /spɛnd/

    verb

    • 1. give (money) to pay for goods, services, or so as to benefit someone or something: "the firm has spent £100,000 on hardware" Similar pay outlay outexpenddisburseOpposite savekeephoard
    • 2. pass (time) in a specified way or in a particular place: "she spent a lot of time travelling" Similar passoccupyfilltake up

    noun

    • 1. an amount of money paid out: informal "the average spend at the cafe is £10 a head"

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  2. dictionary.cambridge.org › dictionary › englishSPEND | English meaning - Cambridge Dictionary

    Learn the meaning of spend as a verb and a noun, with synonyms, antonyms, and idioms. See how to use spend in different contexts, such as money, time, and force, with examples from the Cambridge Dictionary.

  3. www.merriam-webster.com › dictionary › spendSpend Definition & Meaning - Merriam-Webster

    Learn the meaning, synonyms, examples, and history of the verb spend, which means to use up or pay out, to cause or allow time to pass, or to exhaust or squander. See also related phrases and entries near spend.

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  5. www.dictionary.com › browse › spendSPEND Definition & Meaning | Dictionary.com

    Spend definition: to pay out, disburse, or expend; dispose of (money, wealth, resources, etc.). See examples of SPEND used in a sentence.

  6. www.collinsdictionary.com › dictionary › englishSPEND definition and meaning | Collins English Dictionary

    1 day ago · Learn the meaning and usage of the verb spend, which can mean to pay money, to use time or energy, or to pass time in a place. Find synonyms, pronunciation, grammar, and related words for spend.

  7. www.oxfordlearnersdictionaries.com › definition › englishspend verb - Definition, pictures, pronunciation and usage notes...

    Learn the meaning, pronunciation and grammar of the verb spend, which means to give money, time or energy for something. See pictures, idioms and collocations with spend.

  8. www.vocabulary.com › dictionary › spendSpend - Definition, Meaning & Synonyms | Vocabulary.com

    Definitions of spend. verb. pass time in a specific way. “how are you spending your summer vacation?” synonyms: pass. see more. verb. pay out. “ spend money” synonyms: drop, expend. see more. verb. spend completely. “I spend my pocket money in two days” see more. Pronunciation. US. /spɛnd/ UK. /spɛnd/ Cite this entry. Style: MLA. "Spend."