spend
Translation
to spend, to pass time, to use up
Examples
I spend too much money on clothes.
I spend too much money on clothes.
How do you spend your free time?
How do you spend your free time?
He spent all his energy on the project.
He spent all his energy on the project.
Grammar Patterns
((sth.)) ((on sth.)) to use money for something I spend too much money on clothes.
((sth.)) ((-ing)) to use time doing something She spends hours reading books.
Similar Words
Synonyms: (money) pay out, expend; (time) pass, occupy; Antonyms: save, earn
Etymology
From Latin 'expendere' meaning 'to weigh out, pay out', from 'ex-' (out) + 'pendere' (to weigh). Think of weighing out coins to pay for something.
Memory Tips
You can 'spend' money, time, or energy. All three are valuable resources that you use up.