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spender

|spend/er|

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/ˈspɛndər/

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/ˈspɛndə/

(spend)

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Base FormPlural3rd Person Sing.PastPast ParticiplePresent Participle
spendspendersspendsspentspentspending
Etymology
Etymology Information

'spender' originates from the Old English word 'spendan,' which meant 'to use up or consume.'

Historical Evolution

'spendan' transformed into the Middle English word 'spenden,' and eventually became the modern English word 'spend.'

Meaning Changes

Initially, it meant 'to use up or consume,' but over time it evolved into its current meaning of 'a person who spends money.'

Meanings by Part of Speech

Noun 1

a person who spends money, especially one who spends it extravagantly or wastefully.

He's known as a big spender in the city.

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Last updated: 2025/01/11 11:45