Definition

To spend or use something, especially money or resources, often in a way that is not careful or efficient.

Example

He decided to dispend his savings on a new car instead of saving for the future.

Tense Forms

Conversation

I really need to be careful about how I dispend my free time this week.

Yeah, it's easy to waste it if you're not focused.

I don't want to just dispend it on mindless scrolling again.

Same here! I should plan some activities instead.

Synonyms & Antonyms

Root Explanation

Dispend is formed from "dis-" (meaning apart) and "pendere" (meaning to weigh or to hang). The word describes the act of weighing out or distributing resources apart from a central source.

Memory Tip

Think of 'weighing out' ('pendere') resources 'apart' ('dis-') — that's why dispend means to distribute or spend resources.

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