Definitions

spend

[spend] / spɛnd /

VERB

give, pay out

Synonyms

STRONGEST

allocate concentrate consume contribute donate drop employ expend give invest put in settle use waste

STRONG

absorb apply bestow blow confer defray deplete disburse dispense dissipate drain empty exhaust fritter lavish liquidate misspend squander

WEAK

ante up cast away come across come through cough up evote foot the bill hand out lay out outlay pay down pay up run through shell out spring for throw away use up

Antonyms

STRONGEST

build hold keep neglect save shun take take away withhold

STRONG

fill hoard set aside

WEAK

be lazy earn get receive

VERB

use time; occupy

Synonyms

STRONGEST

consume devote employ go kill put in waste

STRONG

drift fill fritter idle laze misuse pass squander

WEAK

fool around let pass while away

Antonyms

STRONGEST

build create misuse

STRONG

save take use

WEAK

be lazy earn get receive

Example Sentences

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Waste in healthcare represents up to 25% of healthcare spending in the U.S.,

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After all, many people will be spending at least 40 hours a week at their jobs for the bulk of their adult lives.

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The company has leveraged partnerships and been more disciplined with AI spending than many of its peers, but has also made a series of missteps.

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In the past couple of months, the titans have stumbled over worries about the rapid pace of data-center spending and the long time frame expected before that money translates into profit.

From Barron's

The start of a new year can be a great time to reassess your spending, saving and other money habits to improve your financial situation.

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