To cost
Example: The decision costs more under extended conditions
Definition
"To cost" means to require a certain amount of money or resources as a price or expense. It is commonly used to describe the amount needed to purchase or obtain something, such as in the phrase, 'The decision costs more under extended conditions.'
Etymology
The verb "to cost" originates from the Old French word 'costar,' derived from Latin 'constare,' meaning 'to stand firm' or 'to be fixed.' Over time, it evolved to signify the price or value of something. Did you know that the idea of 'standing firm' metaphorically relates to the fixed price one must pay?
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"To cost" appears in the Vocaplus list "English - General - (C1) - set 1", containing 120 commonly used words.
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