/ɛksˈpɛnd/ EX-pend

Definitions

1. verb

to pay or spend money for something, especially money that is not available and has to be borrowed

“The company will have to expend funds to invest in new technology.”

2. verb

to use or spend something, especially time, energy, or resources

“She has to expend a lot of effort to finish her project on time.”

3. verb

to spread out or extend something, such as a resource or an activity

“The company will expend its services to remote areas.”

4. noun

an expense or payment

“The company’s expenditure on research and development was significant.”