💸spend

verb
/spɛnd/

Meaning

to use money to buy or pay for something
to use money to buy something; to pass time

Example Sentences

He spent all his money on books.

I spend too much money on books.

Example Expressions

Spend time wisely

Synonyms

expend, pay, invest, consume, use, pass time
Entry 1
expend, pay, invest, consume
Entry 2
use, pay, invest, pass time

Antonyms

save, keep, earn, collect, hoard
Entry 1
save, keep
Entry 2
save, earn, collect, hoard

Collocations

spend money, spend time, spend energy, spend on, spend wisely
Entry 1
spend money, spend time, spend energy
Entry 2
spend money, spend time, spend on, spend wisely

More Example Sentences

You spend money wisely. You are thrifty.

You spend money wisely. You are prudent.

Don't spend so much time on the computer.

Don't spend so much time on the internet.

You spend so much money. You are wasteful.

You spend money wisely. You are economical.

You spend so much money. You are extravagant.

You spend so much money. You are a spendthrift.

After reaching home, I freshen up and spend time with family.

I don't like my job. It is stressful and I don't get to spend time with family.

Related Vocabularies

to remove coverings or layers from something; to undress
to make something lighter or more colorful; to improve mood or make happier
to have images and thoughts while sleeping; to hope or wish
To use up, eat, drink, or take in.
To come together in a group or crowd.
To enter or record officially on a list or in a book.

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