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[ verb ] use up, consume fully
Synonyms Examples The legislature expended its time on school questions." Used in print (Joyce O. Hertzler, American Social Institutions;...)Much effort has been expended in the sincere effort to apply the teaching and admonitions of religion . |
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[ verb ] pay out
Examples "spend money" Used in print (The Atlanta Constitution...)Rep._Mac_Barber of Commerce is asking the House in a privilege resolution to `` endorse increased federal support for public education , provided_that such funds be received and expended '' as state funds . |
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