Dwindle and Expend

Dwindle

Dwindle verb - To make smaller in amount, volume, or extent.

Expend and dwindle are semantically related. In some cases you can use "Expend" instead a verb "Dwindle".

Nearby Word: dwindling

Expend

Expend verb - To make complete use of.
Usage example: settlers had to be sure not to expend their supply of firewood before the end of the long winter

Dwindle and expend are semantically related. Sometimes you can use "Dwindle" instead a verb "Expend".

Common collocations

numbers dwindle numbers expend numbers
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