Cost (Verb)

Meaning ¹

Require to lose, suffer, or sacrifice; "This mistake cost him his job".

Classification

Verbs of being, having, spatial relations.

Examples

• The company's late delivery cost them a major contract with their largest client.
• His reckless behavior cost him his driver's license for six months.
• The government's mistake cost the nation billions of dollars in potential revenue.
• Her lack of preparation cost her the opportunity to get into her dream university.
• The team's missed penalty shot cost them the championship title.

Hypernyms

• Need
• Ask
• Involve
• Demand
• Require
• Call For
• Postulate
• Take

Related Words

• Cost (noun)

Meaning ²

Be priced at; "These shoes cost $100".

Classification

Verbs of being, having, spatial relations.

Examples

• A ticket to the concert cost $50.
• The new smartphone will cost around $1,000.
• The hotel room cost us $200 per night.
• A meal at the restaurant cost over $50 per person.
• The latest gaming console cost $600 at launch.

Synonyms

• Be

Hyponyms

• Knock Back
• Put Back

Related Words

• Cost (noun)