Squander: meaning, definitions and examples
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squander
[ ˈskwɒn.dər ]
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.
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.