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An amount that has been, or is planned to be spent
“The behavior of consumer spending over the coming months now holds the key to interest rates.”
The squandering of money, energy or resources
The act of buying or making a purchase
The use of something for one's benefit
An act of shopping, especially routine shopping for food and other domestic supplies
Expending or consuming by employing
“At the very least, it was sweet that he cared so much about them that he was willing to spend his entire life savings to get a wife.”
Present participle for to pay (money) for something
“Knowing that she had nothing festive enough to wear, she decided to spend some money on a new dress.”
Present participle for to use or occupy one's time (in given an activity)
“Last week the town council passed a motion to spend a day picking up litter around the town.”
Present participle for to use or expend, especially carelessly or wastefully
“He believed his curse was to spend his entire life in one tiny region, never to see the remainder of the world.”
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