spends time
Whiles away moments
To spend time is to use or pass time in a particular way or place: She spends time with her grandchildren every weekend, He spends too much time on his phone.
The phrase emphasizes duration and choice—time as a resource allocated to activities, people, or pursuits.
Unlike "waste time," spending time carries no inherent judgment about whether the use is worthwhile.
- lingerStay beyond necessity
- hang outSpend time idly together
- hangs aroundRemains in a place idly
- contemplatesConsiders thoughtfully at length
- meditatesEngages in focused contemplation
rest · watch · loiter · whiles away · puttering · relaxes · occupy · invests · savoring · wait · sojourn · engages · participates · tarry · collaborates · dwell · prioritizes · bonds
time utilization
spends timecuts short
Terminates before completion
expedites · streamlines · hurries · abbreviates · shortens
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