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expend

Syllabification: (ex·pend)
Pronunciation: /ikˈspend/

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Definition of expend

verb

[with object]
  • spend or use up (a resource such as money, time, or energy):we do not need to expend energy working on our marriage

Origin:

late Middle English: from Latin expendere, from ex- 'out' + pendere 'weigh, pay'. Compare with spend

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