Also means
to use up, to expend
Usage Note
Dépenser refers specifically to spending money or expending energy. The reflexive se dépenser means 'to exert oneself physically'. The plural noun dépenses means 'expenses'.
Examples
"Il dépense trop d'argent en vêtements."
Natural Translation
He spends too much money on clothes.
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