spend

[spend]

spend Definition

• 1. to use money to pay for goods or services
• 2. to pass time in a particular way, especially when you are not working
• 3. to use a particular amount of time or energy doing something

Using spend: Examples

Take a moment to familiarize yourself with how "spend" can be used in various situations through the following examples!

• Example

  I spent all my money on clothes.

• Example

  We spent the evening watching TV.

• Example

  She spent years studying for her degree.

• Example

  He spends his weekends playing golf.

spend Synonyms and Antonyms

Synonyms for spend

• expend
• consume
• pay out
• lay out
• use up

Antonyms for spend

• save
• hoard

Idioms Using spend

• spendthrift

  a person who spends money in an extravagant, irresponsible way

  Example

  He's a spendthrift who can't resist buying expensive gadgets.

• spend a penny

  to go to the toilet

  Example

  Excuse me, I need to spend a penny.

• spend yourself

  to use up all your energy or resources

  Example

  Don't spend yourself too quickly, we still have a long way to go.

Phrases with spend

• spend time/money/energy on something

  to use time, money, or energy doing something

  Example

  I don't want to spend any more money on this project.

• spend a fortune

  to spend a lot of money

  Example

  She spent a fortune on her wedding dress.

• spend quality time

  to spend time with someone in a way that is meaningful and enjoyable

  Example

  I try to spend quality time with my family every weekend.

Origins of spend

from Old English 'spendan', meaning 'to consume'

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Summary: spend in Brief

The verb 'spend' [spend] means to use money to pay for goods or services, to pass time in a particular way, or to use a particular amount of time or energy doing something. It can be used in phrases like 'spend time/money/energy on something,' 'spend a fortune,' and 'spend quality time.' Idioms include 'spendthrift,' 'spend a penny,' and 'spend yourself.'