Disburse
Definition, Meaning & Examples
Pronunciation /dɪsˈbɝs/ · Part of speech verb
Quick meaning: Disburse is a verb meaning (finance) To pay out, expend; usually from a public fund or treasury.
Meaning
(finance) To pay out, expend; usually from a public fund or treasury.
Example Sentences
The consequent traffic is so grave that, last year, councils in England and Wales demanded that the government disburse £1bn a year to them so they could repair roads and tackle congestion.
Word Forms
- disburses
- disbursing
- disbursed
Synonyms for disburse
Depending on context, synonyms include pay out.
Related Words
Related dictionary entries include pay out, disbursement, remitting, spend, pay, provide.
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