sperperare — meaning in English
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English meaning
- dilapidate verb To make something fall into ruin or disrepair.
- squander verb To waste money, time, or an opportunity carelessly.
- waste noun Material that is no longer wanted or useful; rubbish.
Senses
sperperare is used for these senses in English:
- dilapidate (transitive, figurative) To squander or waste.
- squander To waste, lavish, splurge; to spend lavishly or profusely; to dissipate.
- waste (transitive) To wear away by degrees; to impair gradually; to deteriorate; to diminish by constant loss; to use up; to consume; to spend; to wear out.
dilapidate — full definition
- verb To make something fall into ruin or disrepair.
- verb To spend money or use resources carelessly.
- verb To become old and damaged through neglect.
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