disburse

verb

Pronunciation: /dɪsˈbɜːrs/

Definition

Pay out money from a fund or treasury, especially for a specific purpose.

Examples

• The committee will disburse the remaining grant money to the local charities next week.

• The government was criticized for how slowly it disbursed the emergency relief funds.

• The treasurer is authorized to disburse payments only after receiving a signed invoice.

Synonyms of disburse

Words with a similar meaning to disburse:

• pay
• spend
• allocate
• distribute

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