Squander: meaning, definitions and examples

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squander

 

[ ˈskwɒn.dər ]

Verb
Context #1 | Verb

waste

To waste (something, especially money or time) in a reckless and foolish manner.

Synonyms

blow, fritter away, lavish, misuse, waste

Examples of usage

  • He squandered his inheritance on gambling.
  • Don't squander your opportunities.
Context #2 | Verb

scatter

To scatter in various directions; disperse.

Synonyms

disperse, distribute, scatter, spread, strew

Examples of usage

  • The wind squandered the leaves across the yard.
  • The explosion squandered debris all over the place.

Translations

Translations of the word "squander" in other languages:

🇵🇹 esbanjar

🇮🇳 बर्बाद करना

🇩🇪 verschwenden

🇮🇩 menghamburkan

🇺🇦 марнувати

🇵🇱 marnować

🇯🇵 浪費する (ろうひする, rōhisuru)

🇫🇷 gaspiller

🇪🇸 despilfarrar

🇹🇷 israf etmek

🇰🇷 낭비하다 (nangbihada)

🇸🇦 بذّر (bazzar)

🇨🇿 plýtvat

🇸🇰 mrhať

🇨🇳 挥霍 (huīhuò)

🇸🇮 razsipavati

🇮🇸 sóun

🇰🇿 ысырап ету

🇬🇪 გაფლანგვა (gaplangva)

🇦🇿 israf etmək

🇲🇽 desperdiciar

Word origin

The word 'squander' originated from the Middle French word 'esquander', which meant to scatter or disperse. Over time, the meaning evolved to include the idea of wastefulness and reckless spending. The term has been used in English since the 16th century, reflecting a long history of warning against the dangers of squandering resources.