expend (C1)

verb

Pronunciation: /ɪkˈspend/

Definition

To spend or use up time, money, or effort.

Examples

• The company decided to expend more resources on marketing.

• He expended all his strength trying to lift the heavy box.

• We must not expend valuable time on trivial matters.

How to Use expend

expend energy (collocation)

To use physical or mental power. — "The athlete expended all his energy in the final sprint."

expend effort (collocation)

To apply oneself or work hard towards a goal. — "It requires a lot of effort to learn a new language."

expend resources (collocation)

To use up available assets like money, time, or materials. — "The company expended vast resources to develop the new technology."

expend time (collocation)

To spend time on a particular activity. — "He expended his free time reading books."

Synonyms of expend

Words with a similar meaning to expend:

• use
• spend
• consume
• exhaust
• disburse

Antonyms of expend

Words with the opposite meaning to expend:

• save
• accumulate
• hoard

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