Definition, Meaning & Synonyms
expend
verb
/ɪkˈspɛnd/
Definition
To use up or spend resources, such as time, money, or effort.
Examples
- She decided to expend her energy on studying for the exam.
- The company plans to expend its resources on new product development.
- If we expend too much time on this task, we may miss the deadline.
Meaning
When you expend something, you are putting it to use or investing it in a certain activity or purpose.
Synonyms
- spend
- use
- consume
- exhaust
- devote
