First is to properly cut the stem of the flower. It should be done under warm water in a bowl while cutting off the bottom of the flower's stem at a slight angle. Be sure to use a very sharp knife to get the best results.
Usage notes. Synonym notes: Abundance, Plenty, Exuberance. These words rise upon each other in expressing the idea of fullness. Plenty denotes a sufficiency to supply every want; as, plenty of food, plenty of money, etc.
exÂ·pend (Ä­k-spÄndâ²) tr.v. exÂ·pendÂ·ed, exÂ·pendÂ·ing, exÂ·pends 1. To lay out; spend: expending tax revenues on education. See Synonyms at spend. 2. To use up; consume: Every effort seemed to expend her spirit's force (George Meredith). [Middle English expenden, from Latin expendere, to pay out: ex-, ex-+ pendere, to weigh; see (s)pen-in Indo-European roots.] Thesaurus Antonyms Related Words Synonyms Legend: