spend
/spɛnd/verb
To use money to pay for things.
Example sentence
- “We spend too much on takeout every month.”
Takes 'on' for the thing bought: 'spend money on books'. Also the standard verb for time: 'spend an hour'.
Related words
earnTo receive money, praise, or another reward because of the work or effort you have put in.affordTo provide or supply something as a natural result or benefit.borrowTo take something from another person for a while, planning to give it back.couponA ticket or slip issued by a maker or seller that gives you money off a certain product.lendTo let someone use something of yours for a while, expecting to get it or its equivalent back.clearanceAn event where a shop sells goods at big discounts to free up space for new stock.