Expended: meaning, definitions and examples

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expended

 

[ ɪkˈspɛndɪd ]

Verb
Context #1 | Verb

past tense

Expend means to use up or consume a resource, typically in order to achieve a particular end. When something is expended, it refers to its usage or expenditure rather than its accumulation.

Synonyms

consume, deplete, spend, use up

Examples of usage

  • He expended all his energy on the project.
  • The organization expended significant resources to help the community.
  • They expended countless hours planning the event.

Translations

Translations of the word "expended" in other languages:

🇵🇹 expandido

🇮🇳 विस्तारित

🇩🇪 erweitert

🇮🇩 diperluas

🇺🇦 розширений

🇵🇱 rozszerzony

🇯🇵 拡張された (kakuchō sareta)

🇫🇷 étendu

🇪🇸 expandido

🇹🇷 genişletilmiş

🇰🇷 확장된 (hwakjangdoen)

🇸🇦 موسع (muwassa')

🇨🇿 rozšířený

🇸🇰 rozšírený

🇨🇳 扩展的 (kuòzhǎn de)

🇸🇮 razširjen

🇮🇸 stækkaður

🇰🇿 кеңейтілген

🇬🇪 გაფართოებული (gafart'eobuli)

🇦🇿 genişlənmiş

🇲🇽 expandido

Word origin

The word 'expended' is derived from the Latin 'expendere', which combines 'ex-' meaning 'out' and 'pendere' meaning 'to hang or weigh'. This etymological origin suggests the action of weighing out or laying out resources for a particular purpose. The usage of 'expend' in English can be traced back to the late 14th century when it was adopted into the language, primarily in economic and administrative contexts. Over centuries, the term has broadened to encompass various forms of resource utilization, including time, effort, and materials. The growing complexity of various fields, such as business, environmental science, and personal finance, has led to more frequent use of the word in discussions about efficiency and resource management.

Word Frequency Rank

With rank #4,354, this word represents useful upper-intermediate vocabulary. Understanding and using it will help you express more complex ideas effectively.