squander — to waste (something, especially money or time) in a reckless and foolish manner
Part of speech: VERB
Definition: to waste (something, especially money or time) in a reckless and foolish manner
Pronunciation (IPA): /ˈskwɑːndər/
Example Sentences
- The lottery winner managed to squander 10 million dollars in just two years by buying 50 sports cars.
- Don't squander your youth playing video games all day.
- She squandered her Harvard education by becoming a professional couch potato.
squander
VERB[/ˈskwɑːndər/]
to waste (something, especially money or time) in a reckless and foolish manner
Recklessly wasting money at casino
Squad throws money away yelling 'DER we go!' - pure squander!
Don't squander as you wander and meander!
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🎤Pronunciation
🌳Etymology
Origin
The origin of 'squander' is uncertain but likely derives from Germanic or Scandinavian sources, possibly related to Dutch 'skanderen' or similar words meaning to scatter or disperse.
Breakdown
The word does not have a clear morpheme breakdown as it appears to be a root word, though it may be related to 'squander' as a variant of earlier forms meaning 'to scatter' or 'to waste.'
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📝Examples
“The lottery winner managed to squander 10 million dollars in just two years by buying 50 sports cars.”
“Don't squander your youth playing video games all day.”
“She squandered her Harvard education by becoming a professional couch potato.”
“The company squandered millions on a product nobody wanted.”
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