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spender

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[ spen-der ]

noun

  1. a person who spends, especially one who habitually spends excessively or lavishly; spendthrift.


Spender

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[ spen-der ]

noun

  1. Stephen, 1909–96, English poet and critic.

spender

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/ ˈɛԻə /

noun

  1. a person who spends money in a manner specified

    a big spender

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Spender

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/ ˈɛԻə /

noun

  1. SpenderSir Stephen19091995MEnglishWRITING: poetWRITING: critic Sir Stephen. 1909–95, English poet and critic, who played an important part in the left-wing literary movement of the 1930s. His works include Journals 1939–83 (1985) and Collected Poems (1985)
“Collins English Dictionary — Complete & Unabridged” 2012 Digital Edition © William Collins Sons & Co. Ltd. 1979, 1986 © HarperCollins Publishers 1998, 2000, 2003, 2005, 2006, 2007, 2009, 2012
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51Թ History and Origins

Origin of spender1

Middle English word dating back to 1350–1400; spend, -er 1
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Reeves and Prime Minister Sir Keir Starmer are fearful of being portrayed as high taxers and high spenders, an image plenty within Labour think has previously cost them dearly at elections.

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There are another 300 million "emerging" or "aspirant" consumers, but they are reluctant spenders who've only just begun to open their purse strings, as click-of-a-button digital payments make it easy to transact.

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The New York Yankees have long been heavy spenders under the ownership of the Steinbrenner family.

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There can be differences in couples' money personalities and values: One is a spender, the other a saver.

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The US is the world's biggest spender on international development - and by some margin.

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