Synonyms for

Spending

Verb / ˈspendɪŋ / Another word for spending — explore alternatives below. For syllable breakdowns and pronunciation, see this word on Syllablesworld.

Definition

the act of using money to buy or pay for something

Synonyms & similar words

outgo disbursement pass income drop outlay spend expend expenditure disbursal expenses consumption outlay expenditure payment disbursement investment cost charge price value worth squandering depleting consuming dissipating exhausting lavishing

Synonyms by register

Formal

expenditure disbursement outlay consumption

Informal

splurging blowing cashing out dipping into

Literary

lavishness prodigality squandering

Antonyms

saving hoarding accumulation thrift frugality economy

Common collocations

  • spending money
  • spending habits
  • spending spree
  • spending cuts
  • spending power
  • spending limit
  • spending wisely
  • spending less

Word family

noun spending
verb spend
adjective spendthrift
adverb spendthriftly

Usage note

Spending refers to the act of using money to buy things or pay for services. It can be used in both formal and informal contexts, but the specific synonyms chosen may vary depending on the register.

Example sentences

  1. I am spending my allowance on candy.
  2. My parents are spending money on a new car.
  3. The government is spending a lot of money on education.
  4. She regrets spending so much money on clothes.
  5. I need to cut down on my spending habits.

Quotes

  • Happiness is not in the mere possession of money; it lies in the joy of achievement, in the thrill of creative effort. - Franklin D. Roosevelt
  • The art of living is always to make a good thing out of a bad thing. - E.F. Schumacher
  • A penny saved is a penny earned. - Benjamin Franklin

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