squan|der

squan|der
squan|der «SKWON duhr», verb, noun.
–v.t.
1. to spend or use foolishly; waste: »

He squandered his fortune in gambling. Do not squander time (Benjamin Franklin).

SYNONYM(S): dissipate.
2. to cause to scatter; disperse.
–v.i.
to be squandered: »

Youth was made to squander.

–n.
1. the act of squandering.
2. an instance of squandering.
[origin uncertain]
squan´der|er, noun.
squan´der|ing|ly, adverb.

Useful english dictionary. 2012.

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  • squan´der|ing|ly — squan|der «SKWON duhr», verb, noun. –v.t. 1. to spend or use foolishly; waste: »He squandered his fortune in gambling. Do not squander time (Benjamin Franklin). SYNONYM(S): dissipate. 2. to cause to scatter; disperse. –v.i. to be squandered:… …   Useful english dictionary

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