spend

/spɛnd/verb

To use money to pay for things.

Example sentences

“We spend too much on takeout every month.”
“She plans to spend her whole bonus on a new laptop.”

Takes 'on' for the thing bought: 'spend money on books'. Also the standard verb for time: 'spend an hour'.

Synonyms for spend

pay out
expend

Antonyms

save

Related words

earnTo receive money, praise, or another reward because of the work or effort you have put in.affordTo have enough money to pay for something.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.