EXPEND


Meaning of EXPEND in English

verb

1.

Synonyms: spend 1, disburse, fork (out), give, lay out, outlay, pay, shell out

Related Word: dispense, distribute; blow, exhaust, use up

Idioms: loose ( or untie) the purse strings, open one's purse

Contrasted words: hoard, lay up, save

2.

Synonyms: go 4, consume, exhaust, finish, run through, spend, use up, wash up

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