Spend /spɛnd/

The meaning and definition of Spend, with examples, synonyms, and a word game to make it stick.

Definition

noun

Amount of money spent (during a period); expenditure.
“I’m sorry, boss, but the advertising spend exceeded the budget again this month.”
(in the plural) Expenditures; money or pocket money.

verb

To pay out (money).
“He spends far more on gambling than he does on living proper.”
To bestow; to employ; often with on or upon.

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