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expend

[ɪkˈspɛnd]

expend Definition

  • 1to use up or consume a resource such as time, money, or energy
  • 2to put effort into doing something

Using expend: Examples

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

  • Example

    He expended all his savings on the trip.

  • Example

    The company is expending a lot of resources on research and development.

  • Example

    She expended a lot of energy trying to finish the project on time.

  • Example

    We need to expend more effort to achieve our goals.

  • Example

    The team expended all their energy in the first half of the game.

expend Synonyms and Antonyms

Synonyms for expend

Antonyms for expend

Phrases with expend

  • money that is available to be spent on non-essential items after all necessary expenses have been paid

    Example

    After paying the bills, they had some expendable income to spend on a vacation.

  • items that are used up and need to be replaced regularly

    Example

    The office manager ordered more expendable supplies like paper and ink cartridges.

  • machinery or tools that are used for a specific purpose and can be replaced if damaged or worn out

    Example

    The construction crew used expendable equipment like bulldozers and cranes to clear the site.

Origins of expend

from Latin 'expendere', meaning 'to weigh out'

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Summary: expend in Brief

The verb 'expend' [ɪkˈspɛnd] means to use up or consume resources such as time, money, or energy. It can also mean to put effort into doing something. Examples include 'He expended all his savings on the trip' and 'We need to expend more effort to achieve our goals.' 'Expend' is often used in phrases like 'expendable income,' referring to money available for non-essential items, and 'expendable supplies,' referring to items that need to be replaced regularly.