
Expend
Non-Monetary Use
The word 'expend' can refer to using non-financial resources, like time or energy.

Physicians expend considerable mental energy during long surgeries.
Effort Involvement
'Expend' often implies significant effort or the use of a considerable amount of a resource.

Marathon runners expend their stamina over the course of the race.
Task Completion
Use 'expend' to describe resources used to achieve a specific goal or task.

Scientists expend many hours of research to make new discoveries.
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