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How to pronounce spend
Say it like this: /spɛnd/. Listen to real recordings below and compare how it sounds in different accents.
What does spend mean?
verbTo pay out (money).
“He spends far more on gambling than he does on living proper.”
To bestow; to employ; often with on or upon.
To squander.
“to spend an estate in gambling”
nounAmount of money spent (during a period); expenditure.
“I’m sorry, boss, but the advertising spend exceeded the budget again this month.”
Expenditures; money or pocket money.
“Total January spends by year”
Discharged semen.
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