Spend - definition, pronunciation, transcription

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Amer.  |spend|  American pronunciation of the word spend
Brit.  |spend|  British pronunciation of the word spend
irregular verb:  p.t. — spent  p.p. — spent

verb

- use up a period of time in a specific way (syn: pass)
how are you spending your summer vacation?
- pay out (syn: drop, expend)
spend money
- spend completely
I spend my pocket money in two days

Extra examples

I spent $30 on his birthday gift.

They spend a lot on clothes and cars.

I want to buy a new car, but I don't have much money to spend.

Her willingness to spend freely made her popular among her friends.

He spends lavishly on vacations.

I spent my summer at the beach.

She spent eight months living in New York City.

Relaxing with friends is a great way to spend a weekend.

Our cat spends most of his time sleeping.

Too much of my time is spent arguing with customers.

He spent a weekend in London.

She spends her spare time gardening.

The storm finally spent itself.

He spent his force.

I can't afford to spend any more money this week.

Word forms

verb
I/you/we/they: spend
he/she/it: spends
present participle: spending
past tense: spent
past participle: spent
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