Synonyms for

Expenditures

Verb / ɪˈkspendʌtʃɜ:z / / ɪˈkspendɪtʃɜ:z / Another word for expenditures — explore alternatives below. For syllable breakdowns and pronunciation, see this word on Syllablesworld.

Definition

Expenditures are the money that a person or organization spends.

Synonyms & similar words

outlay expenditure usingup spending consumption expending income outgo expenses outlays costs spending disbursements payments charges bills investments consumption use outgoings overhead budget allocation appropriation exaction price fee toll

Synonyms by register

Formal

outlays disbursements expenses costs

Informal

spending bills outgoings

Literary

outgoings lavishness

Antonyms

income revenue earnings receipts profits savings assets

Common collocations

  • total expenditures
  • government expenditures
  • annual expenditures
  • operating expenditures
  • capital expenditures
  • public expenditures
  • expenditures and revenues

Word family

noun expenditure
verb expend
adjective expendable

Usage note

Expenditures refers to the act of spending money or the amount of money spent. It is often used in formal financial contexts. Be careful not to confuse it with 'expanses', which refers to wide areas.

Example sentences

  1. The government's expenditures on healthcare have increased over the years.
  2. The family's expenditures on groceries were higher than usual this month.
  3. The company's expenditures on employee benefits are generous.
  4. The school's expenditures on technology have improved the students' learning experience.
  5. My personal expenditures on entertainment have to be limited this month.

Quotes

  • Expenditure rises to meet income.
  • The budget is not just a collection of numbers, but an expression of our values and aspirations.
  • A penny saved is a penny earned.

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