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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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Retirement savers are more concerned about medical spending than any other financial stressor, a new survey found — and for good reason.

From MarketWatch

American Express on Friday posted steady growth in spending for its fourth quarter, as cardholders leaned into retail and travel purchases.

From MarketWatch

Bank Gov. Tiff Macklem on Wednesday said Canada’s transition to a new trade environment could be smoother than expected, and business and household spending stronger.

From The Wall Street Journal

After Chief Executive Mark Zuckerberg teased in October the company’s aggressive plans to spend on new data centers, investors punished the stock, sending shares down around 7% in after-hours trading.

From The Wall Street Journal

Revenue rose 10% to $18.98 billion, driven by higher card member spending, card fee growth and increased net interest income due to growth in revolving loan balances.

From The Wall Street Journal

From Roget's 21st Century Thesaurus, Third Edition Copyright © 2013 by the Philip Lief Group.