Thesaurus.com
Dictionary.com
Definitions

expend

[ik-spend] / ɪkˈspɛnd /


Example Sentences

Examples are provided to illustrate real-world usage of words in context. Any opinions expressed do not reflect the views of Dictionary.com.

Transformers, the technology underlying the LLM, process text by converting every word into a number or token, and expend immense time and power figuring out which words are related.

From The Wall Street Journal • May 14, 2026

And — perhaps most importantly — how much energy do you actually have to expend?

From Salon • Jan. 29, 2026

Privately funded science can be controversial, but OceanX notes that its research is all publicly accessible, and it partners with government and institutions often unable to expend their limited resources on marine science.

From Barron's • Jan. 26, 2026

You would expect Talling to be tasked with combating the brilliance of De Goede, with her work at mauls a potential way to expend some of the Canadian's energy.

From BBC • Sep. 25, 2025

He kicked his legs steadily, trying not to expend too much energy, but they both knew it was probably futile.

From "Six of Crows" by Leigh Bardugo




Vocabulary lists containing expend


Vocabulary.com logo
by dictionary.com

Look it up. Learn it forever.

Remember "expend" for good with VocabTrainer. Expand your vocabulary effortlessly with personalized learning tools that adapt to your goals.

Take me to Vocabulary.com