CEFR B1

expended

verb

Meaning

Used up or spent, especially in a large amount, on something.

Examples

The company expended a lot of resources on marketing.
He expended his energy trying to convince them.

Synonyms: spent, used, consumed, exhausted

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expended (B1)

verb

Pronunciation: /ɪkˈspɛndɪd/

Definition

Used up or spent, especially in a large amount, on something.

Examples

The company expended a lot of resources on marketing.
He expended his energy trying to convince them.
All the effort expended on the project seemed to be in vain.

How to Use expended

expend on (prepositional phrase): To use resources or effort for a specific purpose or activity. — "The company expended a large sum on advertising."
expend energy (collocation): To use physical or mental power. — "He expended all his energy in the final sprint."

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