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Synonyms for expenses


Grammar : Noun
Spell : ik-spens
Phonetic Transcription : ɪkˈspɛns



Définition of expenses

Origin :
  • "charges incurred in the discharge of duty," late 14c. See expense (n.).
  • noun expense
Example sentences :
  • So called from its habit of adding funeral outlays to the other expenses of living.
  • Extract from : « The Devil's Dictionary » by Ambrose Bierce
  • There were expenses of undeniable utility—the roads, ports, and railways.
  • Extract from : « The Three Cities Trilogy, Complete » by Emile Zola
  • But, after all, what are the receipts and expenses of the Holy See?
  • Extract from : « The Three Cities Trilogy, Complete » by Emile Zola
  • All my errors, all my expenses, have been with and upon women.
  • Extract from : « Clarissa, Volume 3 (of 9) » by Samuel Richardson
  • I agree to pay my share of the expenses, and to accept one-third of the profits.'
  • Extract from : « A Woman Intervenes » by Robert Barr
  • These expenses will amount to something very heavy in the formation of a company.
  • Extract from : « A Woman Intervenes » by Robert Barr
  • We can always borrow from father, you know—and besides, I'm going to cut our expenses.
  • Extract from : « The Harbor » by Ernest Poole
  • In the meantime, to meet our expenses at home, I had borrowed money and given my note.
  • Extract from : « The Harbor » by Ernest Poole
  • Business will increase largely, and the ratio of expenses will decrease.
  • Extract from : « The Railroad Question » by William Larrabee
  • My distress was useless, my wishes to retrench our expenses ineffectual.
  • Extract from : « Beaux and Belles of England » by Mary Robinson

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