spend

The word “spend” has 1 syllable: spend

It's pronounced as /spɛnd/


What is synonym and antonym for spend?

In the thesaurus, “spend” has 97 synonyms and 49 antonyms.

Here are synonyms and antonyms for spend along with examples of usage in sentences.


Synonyms for spend

Antonyms for spend

Meanings of spend

  • noun
    1. Amount of money spent (during a period); expenditure.
    2. (in the plural) Expenditures; money or pocket money.
    3. Discharged semen.
    4. Vaginal discharge.
  • verb
    1. To pay out (money).
    2. To bestow; to employ; often with on or upon.
    3. To squander.
    4. To exhaust, to wear out.
    5. To consume, to use up (time).
    6. To have an orgasm; to ejaculate sexually.
    7. To waste or wear away; to be consumed.
    8. To be diffused; to spread.
    9. To break ground; to continue working.

Example Sentences

  • I plan to spend more time learning new skills this year.
  • They spend a lot of money on advertising.
  • She likes to spend her weekends with family.
  • We should spend wisely to save for the future.
  • He decided to spend the evening reading a book.

On this page you'll find 146 synonyms, antonyms, or another words to spend, such as: abate, absorb, acquire, allocate, ante up, apply, augment.

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