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    expend
    /ɪkˈspɛnd/

    verb

    • 1. spend or use up (a resource such as money or energy): "the energy expended in sport could be directed into other areas" Similar spendpay outlay outdisburseOpposite saveconserveconserve

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

    to use or spend something, esp. time, effort, or money: They expend all their energy fixing up their house. (Definition of expend from the Cambridge Academic Content Dictionary © Cambridge University Press)

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

    Expend is a verb that means to pay out, use up, or spend for a specific purpose. Learn the synonyms, examples, word history, and etymology of expend from Merriam-Webster dictionary.

  4. dictionary.cambridge.org › us › dictionaryEXPEND | definition in the Cambridge English Dictionary

    Expend is a formal verb that means to use or spend time, effort, or money. Learn how to use it in different contexts, see related words and phrases, and hear the pronunciation.

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

    verb (used with object) to use up: She expended energy, time, and care on her work. Synonyms: empty, consume. to pay out; disburse; spend. expend. / ɪkˈspɛnd / verb. to spend; disburse. to consume or use up.

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

    Expend means to use or spend something, especially energy, time, or money. Learn the word origin, pronunciation, grammar, and usage of expend with Collins English Dictionary.

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

    Definition of expend verb in Oxford Advanced Learner's Dictionary. Meaning, pronunciation, picture, example sentences, grammar, usage notes, synonyms and more.

  8. www.thefreedictionary.com › expendExpend - definition of expend by The Free Dictionary

    Expend means to spend, disburse, or use up something, such as money, time, or energy. See synonyms, examples, translations, and related terms for expend.