spare
Third Person
spares
Present Participle
sparing
Past Tense
spared
Past Participle
spared
1
to give someone something that one has enough of
transitive
- He decided to spare the extra supplies to the local charity.
- She chose to spare her weekend plans to help her friend move.
- They agreed to spare some of their budget for community outreach programs.
- He was willing to spare his time to mentor new employees.
- She decided to spare her old clothes to the shelter, knowing they would be put to good use.
Synonyms:
2
to refrain from harming, injuring, or punishing someone or something
transitive
- Despite the betrayal, he chose to spare his friend's feelings and kept the secret to himself.
- The compassionate judge decided to spare the young offender and opted for rehabilitation.
- In a display of mercy, the king decided to spare the lives of the captured rebels and granted them a pardon.
- The hunter encountered a majestic deer in the forest but decided to spare its life, appreciating its beauty and grace.
- The soldier hesitated to open fire, hoping to spare the innocent civilians caught in the crossfire.
3
to use time or resources in a careful and frugal way, avoiding waste
- She spares when it comes to dining out, opting to cook at home to save money.
- Despite the temptation, she spares when it comes to impulse purchases, preferring to save for future goals.
- Despite the extravagant vacation options available, she spares by opting for budget-friendly accommodations.
- By using a shared car, they managed to spare their finances for other important needs.
- He learned to spare his resources by buying only what he truly needed.