Meaning of the word expend in English

What does expend mean in English? Explore the meaning, pronunciation, and specific usage of this word with Lingoland.

expend

US /ɪkˈspend/
UK /ɪkˈspend/
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Verb

to use or spend a lot of energy, time, or money

Example:
Governments expend huge sums of money on healthcare.
You shouldn't expend too much effort on this task.
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