Squander

Pronunciation: /ˈskwɑndər/

Definitions of squander

verb to waste (something, especially money or time) in a reckless or foolish manner

Example Sentences

A1 He squandered all his money on unnecessary things.

A2 She squandered her time watching TV instead of studying.

B1 The company squandered its resources on a failed marketing campaign.

B2 The government squandered billions of dollars on a project that never materialized.

C1 The wealthy heiress squandered her inheritance on lavish parties and expensive gifts.

C2 The once successful business tycoon squandered his fortune on risky investments and extravagant lifestyle choices.

Examples of squander in a Sentence

formal The company cannot afford to squander its resources on unnecessary expenses.

informal Don't squander your money on things you don't really need.

slang Stop squandering your time on that useless project.

figurative She squandered her opportunities by not taking advantage of them.

Grammatical Forms of squander

• past tense: squandered
• plural: squanderers
• comparative: more squandered
• superlative: most squandered
• present tense: squanders
• future tense: will squander
• perfect tense: have squandered
• continuous tense: is squandering
• singular: squanderer
• positive degree: squander
• infinitive: to squander
• gerund: squandering
• participle: squandered

Origin and Evolution of squander

First Known Use: 1601 year

Language of Origin: Latin

Story behind the word: The word 'squander' originated from the Latin word 'exquandere' meaning 'to scatter'.

Evolution of the word: Over time, 'squander' has evolved to not just mean scattering or wasting resources, but also to imply reckless or careless spending or usage.