Dispended

/dɪˈspɛndɪd/ verb

Definition

Past tense of dispend; spent, expended, or distributed (archaic).

Etymology

From dispend + -ed (past tense marker). The archaic past tense of the obsolete verb 'dispend.'

Kelly Says

You might see 'dispended' in old literature or historical texts, but it's been completely replaced by 'spent' in modern English. Language naturally selects the simpler, more efficient options.

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