Spend: meaning, definitions and examples

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spend

[ spɛnd ]

^{Context #1}

money

To use money to buy or pay for something.

Synonyms

expend, lay out, pay

Examples of usage

I spend a lot of money on clothes.
She spends all her salary on food.
We spent our savings on a new car.

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time

To use time in a specific way.

Synonyms

occupy, pass, use up

Examples of usage

We spent the afternoon at the beach.
They spend hours playing video games.
She spends her days studying.

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time

The amount of time during which an activity is done or a period is taken.

Synonyms

duration, period, time frame

Examples of usage

The spend on this project was significant.
He managed to reduce the spend on administrative costs.

Translations

Translations of the word "spend" in other languages:

🇵🇹 gastar

🇮🇳 खर्च करना (kharch karna)

🇩🇪 ausgeben

🇮🇩 menghabiskan

🇺🇦 витрачати

🇵🇱 wydawać

🇯🇵 使う (tsukau)

🇫🇷 dépenser

🇪🇸 gastar

🇹🇷 harcamak

🇰🇷 쓰다 (sseuda)

🇸🇦 ينفق (yunfiq)

🇨🇿 utrácet

🇸🇰 minúť

🇨🇳 花费 (huāfèi)

🇸🇮 porabiti

🇮🇸 eyða

🇰🇿 жұмсау (zhumsau)

🇬🇪 ხარჯვა (khardzhva)

🇦🇿 xərcləmək

🇲🇽 gastar

Word origin

The word 'spend' originated from the Old English word 'spendan', which means 'to expend, spend'. It has been used in the English language for centuries to describe the act of using resources, such as money or time, for a specific purpose. Over time, 'spend' has become a common term in everyday language to convey the idea of utilizing resources. The evolution of the word reflects the importance of managing resources efficiently in various aspects of life.