disburse

[dis-burs] / dɪsˈbɜrs /

VERB

spend money

Synonyms

STRONGEST

contribute dispense distribute expend pony up

STRONG

acquit deal defray disperse divide give partition use

WEAK

ante up come across come through come up with cough up divvy dole out foot the bill lay out measure out outlay pay out put out shell out

Antonyms

STRONGEST

hold keep take

STRONG

attach collect combine gather join unite

WEAK

deposit hoard retain save set aside

Example Sentences

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The money also is disbursed by other branches of the military and departments of the government, which do not take stakes in the companies.

From Los Angeles Times

I’m very upset with this, as I believe this means when the money is disbursed, it will count as a lump-sum distribution.

From MarketWatch

Volunteers disbursed food containers for about 5,000 vehicles, according to the food bank.

From Los Angeles Times

However, interest on unsubsidized loans begins accruing as soon as the funds are disbursed, and the borrower is responsible for paying that interest over the life of the loan.

From MarketWatch

Funds from the swap line haven’t yet been disbursed as Treasury officials debate what collateral from Argentina can be used to shield U.S. taxpayers from losses, the people said.

From The Wall Street Journal

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