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squander

verb

/ˈskwɒndər/

Meaning

to waste money, time, or opportunities in a careless way

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

He squandered his inheritance on gambling.

He squandered all his savings on gambling.

waste, fritter, dissipate, misuse

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waste, fritter, dissipate, misuse

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waste, misuse, dissipate, fritter

save, conserve, preserve, invest

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save, conserve, preserve, invest

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save, conserve, invest

squander money, squander opportunity, squander resources, squander time, squander opportunities, squander wealth

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squander money, squander opportunity, squander resources, squander time

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squander money, squander opportunities, squander resources, squander wealth

to watch and direct a person or activity to ensure things are done correctly

To enter a place or situation where one is not wanted or not invited.

to supervise or manage a task, process, or group of people

to spread information, knowledge, or ideas widely

To fix firmly or deeply in a surrounding mass.

to make an attack in return for a similar attack