How Do You Spell EXPEND?

Pronunciation: [ɛkspˈɛnd] (IPA)

The word "expend" is spelled with the letter "e" followed by the letters "x" and "p", and then "e", "n" and "d". The IPA (International Phonetic Alphabet) transcription of this word is /ɪkˈspɛnd/. The "e" in "ex" is pronounced as "ɛks", the "p" is pronounced as "p", and the "e" in "end" is pronounced as "ɛnd". The word "expend" means to use up or consume resources or money, and is commonly used in financial contexts.

EXPEND Meaning and Definition

1. To expend means to use or consume significant amounts of resources, energy, or effort to achieve a particular purpose or goal. It refers to the act of spending or utilizing something, often money or time, in a purposeful or intentional manner.

   In terms of financial matters, to expend implies the act of disbursing funds or paying out money for specific goods, services, or investments. It involves the utilization of monetary resources for various purposes, such as purchasing goods or paying bills. Expenditure typically refers to the total amount spent or used up during a particular period.

   In a broader sense, the term expand can also be applied to other resources like energy or effort. For instance, one may expend energy during physical activities or effort while working on a project. It signifies the utilization or consumption of physical or mental resources with the aim of accomplishing something or reaching a desired outcome.

   The act of expending implies a purposeful choice and deliberate action taken to allocate resources efficiently. It denotes an active commitment or investment of time, money, or effort towards a specific task, often with the expectation of gaining something in return. Ultimately, the concept of expend revolves around the intentional expenditure or consumption of resources with a clear objective in mind.

2. To lay out; to spend; to employ; to use.

   Etymological and pronouncing dictionary of the English language. By Stormonth, James, Phelp, P. H. Published 1874.

Top Common Misspellings for EXPEND *

• exapand 50%
• expent 50%

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Etymology of EXPEND

The word expend originated from the Latin verb expendere. It is formed by combining the prefix ex- meaning out or thoroughly and pendere meaning to weigh or to pay. In Latin, expendere had the literal meaning of to weigh out or to pay out, and gradually, its usage expanded to include the sense of spending money or resources in general. This Latin term then evolved into Old French as espendre before entering Middle English as expenden.

Idioms with the word EXPEND

• expend sth on sm or sth The idiom "expend something on someone or something" means to utilize or spend resources, such as time, effort, or money, for the benefit or purpose of a particular person or thing.
• expend sth in sth The idiom "expend something in something" means to use or consume something, often time, energy, effort, or resources, in a particular activity, task, or endeavor. It implies investing or dedicating a certain amount of something in order to achieve a desired outcome or accomplish a goal.
• expend (something) in (something) The idiom "expend (something) in (something)" typically means to use or consume something, especially resources or energy, for a particular purpose or within a specific context. It implies the act of investing or putting effort into a specific activity or area in order to achieve a desired outcome or result.
• expend (something) on (someone or something) The idiom "expend (something) on (someone or something)" means to use or spend a significant amount of time, effort, resources, or money for the benefit or improvement of a particular person or thing. It implies making an investment or allocating resources towards a specific purpose.
• expend (something) for (something) The idiom "expend (something) for (something)" refers to the act of utilizing or using something, typically resources such as money, time, or effort, in order to achieve or obtain a desired outcome or result. It implies the intentional consumption or allocation of resources for a specific purpose or goal.
• expend sth for sth The idiom "expend something for something" means to use or spend a particular resource, such as time, money, effort, etc., in order to achieve or obtain something else. It refers to the act of sacrificing one resource or component for the purpose of obtaining another.

Similar spelling words for EXPEND

• expensive,
• expender,
• Accipient,
• expense,
• expendi-,
• expanding,
• Excipient,
• EXPND,
• extend,
• excubant,
• expending,
• expands,
• expanded,
• EXPNET,
• expound,
• expand,
• expended,
• expugned.

Conjugate verb Expend

CONDITIONAL PERFECT

I would have expended

you would have expended

he/she/it would have expended

we would have expended

they would have expended

I would have expend

you would have expend

he/she/it would have expend

we would have expend

they would have expend

CONDITIONAL PERFECT PROGRESSIVE

I would have been expending

you would have been expending

he/she/it would have been expending

we would have been expending

they would have been expending

CONDITIONAL PRESENT

I would expend

you would expend

he/she/it would expend

we would expend

they would expend

CONDITIONAL PRESENT PROGRESSIVE

I would be expending

you would be expending

he/she/it would be expending

we would be expending

they would be expending

FUTURE

I will expend

you will expend

he/she/it will expend

we will expend

they will expend

FUTURE CONTINUOUS

I will be expending

you will be expending

he/she/it will be expending

we will be expending

they will be expending

FUTURE PERFECT

I will have expended

you will have expended

he/she/it will have expended

we will have expended

they will have expended

FUTURE PERFECT CONTINUOUS

I will have been expending

you will have been expending

he/she/it will have been expending

we will have been expending

they will have been expending

IMPERATIVE

you expend

we let´s expend

NONFINITE VERB FORMS

to expend

PAST CONTINUOUS

I was expending

you were expending

he/she/it was expending

we were expending

they were expending

PAST PARTICIPLE

expended

PAST PERFECT

I had expended

you had expended

he/she/it had expended

we had expended

they had expended

PAST PERFECT CONTINUOUS

I had been expending

you had been expending

he/she/it had been expending

we had been expending

they had been expending

PRESENT

I expend

you expend

he/she/it expends

we expend

they expend

PRESENT CONTINUOUS

I am expending

you are expending

he/she/it is expending

we are expending

they are expending

PRESENT PARTICIPLE

expending

PRESENT PERFECT

I have expended

you have expended

he/she/it has expended

we have expended

they have expended

PRESENT PERFECT CONTINUOUS

I have been expending

you have been expending

he/she/it has been expending

we have been expending

they have been expending

PRESENT SUBJUNCTIVE

he/she/it expend

SIMPLE PAST

I expended

you expended

he/she/it expended

we expended

they expended