Expend

usgb/ɪkˈspend/
verb

To use or spend time, energy, or resources.

He had to expend a lot of energy to finish the project on time.
Visual representation of "expend" - To use or spend time, energy, or resources.

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  • expend energy
  • expend resources
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Non-Monetary Use

The word 'expend' can refer to using non-financial resources, like time or energy.

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Physicians expend considerable mental energy during long surgeries.
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Effort Involvement

'Expend' often implies significant effort or the use of a considerable amount of a resource.

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Marathon runners expend their stamina over the course of the race.
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Task Completion

Use 'expend' to describe resources used to achieve a specific goal or task.

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Scientists expend many hours of research to make new discoveries.
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