Definition, Meaning & Synonyms

spends

verb
/spɛndz/
Definition
The third person singular present tense of ‘spend’.
Examples
  • She spends a lot of time studying for her exams.
  • He spends his weekends hiking in the mountains.
  • They often spend money on new clothes and gadgets.
Meaning
To use or allocate money, time, or resources for a particular purpose.
Synonyms
  • expend
  • use
  • disburse
  • outlay