expend
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Verb — To use up a resource such as time, money, or energy.
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How to use expend
The word patterns that sound natural to a native speaker.
Etymology
From Latin expendere, "to weigh out, pay out" — a doublet of the word "spend."
Full origin of expend →Frequently asked questions
What does “expend” mean?
The word “expend” means to use up a resource such as time, money, or energy. In plain terms, to spend or use up something, often to the point of exhaustion.
How do you pronounce “expend”?
“Expend” is pronounced ihk-SPEHND (/ɪkˈspɛnd/ in IPA).
How do you use “expend” in a sentence?
Here is “expend” used in a sentence: “She expended all her savings renovating the old house.”
What part of speech is “expend”?
“Expend” is a verb.
Where does the word “expend” come from?
The word “expend” comes from Latin. From Latin expendere, "to weigh out, pay out" — a doublet of the word "spend.".