tr.v. squan·dered, squan·der·ing, squan·ders 1. To spend wastefully or extravagantly; dissipate. See Synonyms at waste. 2. To fail to take advantage of: squandered an opportunity to go to college. 3. Archaic To scatter. n. Extravagant expenditure; prodigality. [Origin unknown.] squander·er n. squander·ing·ly adv. |
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