Disburse

Pronunciation

• US IPA: /dɪsˈbÉšs/
• Rhymes: -ɜː(r)s

Origin

From Old French desbourser (modern: débourser). Equivalent to - + burse("purse").

Full definition of disburse

Verb

1. (finance) To pay out, expend; usually from a public fund or treasury.

Usage notes

Do not confuse with the scattering word disperse, despite similarity.

Synonyms

Derived terms

• disbursement