verb (past participle of 'spend' or possibly a variant form) as in strong fondness

Strongest matches

waste, squander, misapply

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Example Sentences

Example:He had wasted a lot of time playing video games instead of studying for his exams.

Definition:To use or expend in an excessive, wasteful, or foolish way.

From waste

Example:She had squandered her inheritance on gambling and luxurious living.

Definition:To spend or use (money or other resources) carelessly or extravagantly; to waste.

From squander

Example:The funds were misapplied to the wrong projects, causing significant delays.

Definition:To apply wrongly or improperly; to use incorrectly.

From misapply