1. to use up or consume (resources, energy, or effort)
Usage: third person singular present tense of ‘expend’

Examples

• The company expends millions of dollars on research and development each year.
• She expends considerable energy training for the marathon.
• The factory expends large amounts of electricity during peak production.
• He expends too much time worrying about minor details.
• The military expends ammunition during training exercises.
• The organization expends resources to help local communities.