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TOEFL BNC: 14153 COCA: 11672

squander

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squander /ˈskwɑːndɚ/ verb
squanders; squandered; squandering
squander
/ˈskwɑːndɚ/
verb
squanders; squandered; squandering
Learner's definition of SQUANDER
[+ object]
: to use (something) in a foolish or wasteful way浪费;挥霍

— squanderer

/ˈskwɑːndɚrɚ/ noun, plural squanderers [count]
TOEFL BNC: 14153 COCA: 11672

squander

1 of 2

verb

squan·​der ˈskwän-dər How to pronounce squander (audio)
squandered; squandering ˈskwän-d(ə-)riŋ How to pronounce squander (audio)

transitive verb

1
: to spend extravagantly or foolishly : dissipate, waste
squandered a fortune
2
: to cause to disperse : scatter
3
: to lose (something, such as an advantage or opportunity) through negligence or inaction
squanderer noun

squander

2 of 2

noun

: an act of squandering

Example Sentences

Verb He vowed not to squander this opportunity. squandered all her money gambling in casinos
Recent Examples on the Web
Verb
After watching his team squander a five-point lead late in the third set, Assumption High School volleyball coach Ron Kordes could laugh about it after the Rockets corrected course for a four-set victory over rival Mercy on Tuesday. Jason Frakes, The Courier-Journal, 7 Sep. 2022 There is always another team on the floor looking to not to squander its opportunity. Dom Amore, Hartford Courant, 4 Sep. 2022 But when first baseman Michael Chavis fired a perfect throw across the diamond, Taylor was tagged out to squander the opportunity. Jack Harris, Los Angeles Times, 1 June 2022 Miguel Cabrera, with Báez standing on third base, struck out swinging on three pitches to squander a chance at more runs. Evan Petzold, Detroit Free Press, 15 Aug. 2022 For the Morse team, though, this means there’s no room to squander that rarified position. Wired, 5 Aug. 2022 Nick Pivetta didn’t need long to squander the 2-0 lead. Peter Abraham, BostonGlobe.com, 4 Aug. 2022 Some in the conservative caucus claimed their party leaders were violating a core GOP campaign pledge by supporting the legislation and encouraging low-income residents to squander their benefits. From Usa Today Network And Wire Reports, USA TODAY, 29 Apr. 2022 In a number of states with Democratic governors, including Pennsylvania, Illinois and Minnesota, Republicans have rallied behind candidates who may squander coveted opportunities for G.O.P. pickups. New York Times, 1 Aug. 2022
Noun
For the second game in a row, the Red Sox got off to promising start, only to see the bullpen squander it. BostonGlobe.com, 11 Aug. 2021 If the Jazz squander playoff possessions or get sloppy on those trips, their chances at winning will greatly diminish. Gordon Monson, The Salt Lake Tribune, 21 May 2021 Every day Trump and the Republicans squander brings us a day closer to the election and a likely Biden presidency. Walter Shapiro, The New Republic, 26 Aug. 2020 See More

Word History

Etymology

Verb

origin unknown

First Known Use

Verb

1536, in the meaning defined at transitive sense 1

Noun

1709, in the meaning defined above

Time Traveler
The first known use of squander was in 1536
TOEFL BNC: 14153 COCA: 11672

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