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单词 shell out
释义

shell out

verb

shelled out; shelling out; shells out
: pay

Synonyms

  • disburse
  • drop
  • expend
  • fork (over, out, or up)
  • give
  • lay out
  • outlay
  • pay
  • spend
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Example Sentences

we shelled out an obscene amount of money for those concert tickets
Recent Examples on the Web The companies that make and sell the devices would like you to believe it’s necessary to shell out for a new one every couple of years. Chris Alcantara, Washington Post, 7 Sep. 2022 Home Depot executives said elevated home values are still prompting homeowners to shell out for renovations. Dean Seal, WSJ, 17 Aug. 2022 Public college students are expected to shell out about $10,388 for the 2021-2022 year compared with $38,185 at private colleges. Jasmine Browley, Essence, 12 Aug. 2022 Several states, mostly in the South, offer sales tax holidays for a weekend in the summer as families prepare to shell out for back-to-school expenses. Christine Mui, Fortune, 11 Aug. 2022 So folks were less inclined to shell out hundreds or thousands of dollars for stuff that wasn’t completely necessary. David Goldman, CNN, 2 Aug. 2022 In order to get him back from Brazilian club Atlético Mineiro, the club had to shell out $2.5 million for his transfer fee, sources told The Salt Lake Tribune. Alex Vejar, The Salt Lake Tribune, 7 July 2022 Anyone interested will have to shell out a decent sum; the guitar is priced at $899 (and is currently sold out on B.C Rich’s website, but backordered and available for reserve on Guitar Center’s website). Milan Polk, Men's Health, 6 July 2022 Businesses say that’s forced them to shell out even when the charges are disputed. John Francis Peters, ProPublica, 16 June 2022 See More

Word History

First Known Use

1801, in the meaning defined above

shell out

verb

as in to pay
to hand over or use up in payment we shelled out an obscene amount of money for those concert tickets

Synonyms & Similar Words

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  • pay
  • spend
  • lay out
  • give
  • fork (over, out, or up)
  • outlay
  • disburse
  • expend
  • run through
  • throw away
  • drop
  • rain
  • waste
  • lavish
  • fritter (away)
  • blow
  • squander
  • dissipate

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

  • save
  • lay up
  • make
  • secure
  • realize
  • win
  • cache
  • acquire
  • gain
  • procure
  • hoard
  • earn
  • garner
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