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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The supervisors also voted on a spending plan for the money, which would have the largest chunk of funds go to care for uninsured residents.

From Los Angeles Times

All-time greats spend their retirements dispensing advice to the next generation.

From The Wall Street Journal

For the fourth quarter, analysts also expect to see a 93.5% medical-loss-ratio, a metric that tracks insurer spending on health claims as a portion of premiums.

From Barron's

Heavy spending on AI by U.S. companies is also affecting longer-end treasury rates. major tech companies are issuing debt to fund construction of data centers.

From Barron's

Congress established Medicare Advantage in 1997 with the aim of using market competition to improve care for seniors and reduce spending growth.

From The Wall Street Journal

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