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Expend

🔄 Synonyms of "Expend"

3 synonyms found via WordNet and Google Books.

Word	Definition
usenoun	To utilize or employ.
dropnoun	(also figuratively) A small quantity of liquid, just large enough to hold its own round shape through surface tension, especially one that falls from a source of liquid.
spendverb	(ambitransitive) To pay out (money).

💡 Words with a Similar Meaning to "Expend"

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Word	Definition
useverb	To utilize or employ.
spendverb	(ambitransitive) To pay out (money).
dropverb	(also figuratively) A small quantity of liquid, just large enough to hold its own round shape through surface tension, especially one that falls from a source of liquid.
exertverb	(transitive) To make use of, to apply, especially of something non-material; to bring to bear.
engageverb	(transitive) To engross or hold the attention of; to keep busy or occupied.
invertverb	(transitive) To turn (something) upside down or inside out; to place in a contrary order or direction.
reverseverb	(transitive) To turn something around so that it faces the opposite direction or runs in the opposite sequence.
affectverb	(transitive) To influence or alter.
spunkverb	(intransitive, slang, vulgar) To ejaculate.
devoteverb	to give one's time, focus one's efforts, commit oneself, etc. entirely for, on, or to a certain matter; to consecrate.
deployverb	(computing) To install, test and implement a computer system or application.
commitverb	(transitive) To do (something bad); to perpetrate, as a crime, sin, or fault.
allocateverb	To set aside for a purpose.
expenditurenoun	(uncountable, countable) The amount expended; expense; outlay.
assignverb	(transitive) To designate or set apart (something) for some purpose.
disburseverb	(finance) To pay out, expend; usually from a public fund or treasury.
earmarkverb	(figurative) To designate or set aside (someone or something) for a particular purpose; to allocate.
investverb	To spend money, time, or energy on something, especially for some benefit or purpose; used with in.
devoted	Strongly emotionally attached; very fond of someone or something.
dedicateverb	(transitive) To commit (oneself) to a particular course of thought or action.