Question

select the word or phrase that is a synonym of the boldface word. use context clues to help you understand the words meaning. he did not want to expend too much energy before the big game. rely use up stretch purchase

Explanation:

In the sentence "He did not want to expend too much energy before the big game", "expend" means to use up or consume. Among the options, "use up" has a similar meaning. "Rely" means to depend on, "stretch" has meanings related to extending or pulling, and "purchase" means to buy.

Answer:

B. use up