expend
Translation
to expend, to spend, to use up
Examples
We expend a lot of energy on this project.
We expend a lot of energy on this project.
The company expended considerable funds on research.
The company expended considerable funds on research.
Grammar Patterns
((sth.)) ((on sth.)) to use or spend (sth.) on (sth.) We expend a lot of energy on this project.
Similar Words
Synonyms: spend, use up, consume, deplete; Antonyms: save, conserve
Etymology
From Latin 'expendere', 'to pay out', from 'ex-' (out) + 'pendere' (to weigh, pay). Think of weighing out money to pay for something.
Memory Tips
Sounds like 'expensive'. To buy something expensive, you have to expend a lot of money.