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Definition of squander verb from the Oxford Advanced American Dictionary

squander

verb

NAmE//ˈskwɑndər//

squander something (on somebody/something)Verb Forms present simple I / you / we / they squander

he / she / it squanders

past simple squandered

-ing form squandering

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to waste money, time, etc. in a stupid or careless way He squandered all his money on gambling. She squandered her chances of winning. He just squandered his talent.

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