費やす
1
to spend;to expend;to consume
多額の金がその橋に費やされた。
A large amount of money was spent on the bridge.
2
to waste;to squander;to throw away
つまらないことに時間を費やすな。
Don't waste your time on trifles.
3
to devote
Other forms
費す 【ついやす】 (search-only kanji form)