Synonyms for

Spends

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

Definition

To use up or pay out money.

Synonyms & similar words

spend pass drop expend expends pays dissipates consumes squanders exhausts depletes empties drains blows wastes splurges invests drops

Synonyms by register

Formal

expends disburses allocates

Informal

blows burns through shells out forks over

Literary

lavishes squanders

Antonyms

saves hoards keeps accumulates amasses conserves

Common collocations

  • spends money
  • spends time
  • spends wisely
  • spends lavishly
  • spends freely
  • spends a fortune
  • spends the day
  • spends effort

Word family

noun spending
adjective spendthrift

Usage note

The verb 'spends' refers to the act of using money or time. Be mindful of the register when choosing synonyms; 'blows' is very informal, while 'expends' is more formal.

Example sentences

  1. She spends too much money on clothes.
  2. I usually spend about an hour doing my homework.
  3. He spends his free time playing video games.
  4. My mom spends a lot of time cooking dinner.
  5. We spend a lot of money on groceries every week.

Quotes

  • Time and money spent in helping men to do more for themselves is far better than mere giving.
  • Money spent on the brain is never spent in vain.
  • A wise person should have money in their head, but not in their heart.

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