Pronunciation: /ɪkˈspɛndɪd/
verb to use up or consume
A1 She expended all her energy trying to finish her homework on time.
A2 The team expended a lot of resources on the project, but it was worth it in the end.
B1 The company expended a significant amount of money on marketing campaigns last year.
B2 The athlete expended all his strength in the final sprint of the race.
C1 The government has expended considerable effort in improving public transportation infrastructure.
C2 The CEO expended a great deal of time and energy negotiating the merger deal.
adjective used up or consumed
A1 I am tired because I expended all my energy at the gym.
A2 The children were happy after they expended all their energy playing outside.
B1 The team expended a lot of resources on the project, but it was worth it in the end.
B2 The company expended significant funds on research and development to stay ahead of the competition.
C1 The government has expended a considerable amount of effort in improving healthcare services for its citizens.
C2 The athlete expended every ounce of strength in the final moments of the race, crossing the finish line in first place.
formal The company's budget was carefully managed to ensure that resources were not needlessly expended.
informal I can't believe how much energy we expended trying to fix that old car.
slang We totally expended all our cash on those concert tickets.
figurative She felt like she had expended all her emotional energy dealing with the situation.
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