Word
squander
To waste something, especially money or time, in a foolish or extravagant manner.
Meanings
To waste something, especially money or time, in a foolish or extravagant manner.
Examples
- He squandered his entire inheritance on lavish parties and impulsive purchases.
- Don't squander this incredible opportunity to learn a new skill; it might not come again.
- She was constantly squandering her pocket money on unnecessary trinkets instead of saving for a bicycle.
More verbs
- analyze To examine something carefully in order to understand it or explain it.
- scrutinize To scrutinize something is to examine it very carefully and in detail.
- affect To affect something is to influence it or cause it to change.
- allude To allude means to mention or suggest something indirectly without saying it clearly.
- elude To elude someone or something is to avoid being caught, understood, or remembered.