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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 pay attention to sound

To surprise or frighten someone suddenly.

To perform an action, task, or activity.

To say aloud something learned, especially poetry or text, from memory.

to ask for information about something

To make suffering, deficiency, or a problem less severe or more bearable.