The meaning of EXPEND is to pay out : spend. How to use expend in a sentence.

EXPENDED definition: 1. past simple and past participle of expend 2. to use or spend time, effort, or money: . Learn more.

Definition of expend verb from the Oxford Advanced Learner's Dictionary. to use or spend a lot of time, money, energy, etc. expend something (in/on something) I am not prepared to expend …

To lay out; spend: expending tax revenues on education. See Synonyms at spend. 2. To use up; consume: "Every effort seemed to expend her spirit's force" (George Meredith). [Middle …

verb (used with object) to use up. She expended energy, time, and care on her work. Synonyms: empty, consume to pay out; disburse; spend.

Sep 22, 2025 · expend (third-person singular simple present expends, present participle expending, simple past and past participle expended) (transitive) To consume, exhaust (some …

To expend something, especially energy, time, or money, means to use it or spend it. Children expend a lot of energy and may need more high-energy food than adults. 2 meanings: 1. to …