expend
7 synonyms and 5 antonyms for expend, grouped by meaning and by how common each one is.
Verb — To use up a resource such as time, money, or energy.
Synonyms
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Common words most readers know — safe in any writing.
Less common
Still standard English, but they carry more weight.
Rare, literary or technical
Precise, but they will stand out — check the sense before using one.
Antonyms
How to use expend
The word patterns that sound natural to a native speaker.
expend energy
expend resources
expend effort
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.".
