First Known Use: 1536
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1squander
verb squan·der \ˈskwän-dər\
: to use (something) in a foolish or wasteful way
squan·deredsquan·der·ing \-d(ə-)riŋ\
Full Definition of SQUANDER
transitive verb
2
: to cause to disperse : scatter
3
: to lose (as an advantage or opportunity) through negligence or inaction
intransitive verb
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Origin of SQUANDER
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Related to SQUANDER
- Synonyms
- blow, dissipate, fiddle away, fritter (away), lavish, lose, misspend, run through, spend, waste, throw away, trifle (away)
- Antonyms
- conserve
2squander
noun
SQUANDER Defined for Kids
squander
verb squan·der \ˈskwän-dər\
squan·deredsquan·der·ing
Definition of SQUANDER for Kids
: to spend foolishly : waste <She squandered her allowance.> <Don't squander this opportunity.>
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