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expend vs invest

invest vs expend

expend and invest both are verbs.

Word NounAdjectiveVerbAdverb
expend No No Yes No
invest No No Yes No
As verbs, invest is a hyponym of expend; that is, invest is a word with a more specific, narrower meaning than expend:
  • expend: pay out
  • invest: make an investment
expend (verb) invest (verb)
use up (resources or materials) make an investment
pay out provide with power and authority
place ceremoniously or formally in an office or position
furnish with power or authority; of kings or emperors
give qualities or abilities to
Difference between expend and invest

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