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dis·burse
 disburse
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- pronunciation:
- dihs
buhrs
- features:
- Word Combinations (verb)
| part of speech: |
transitive verb |
| inflections: |
disburses, disbursing, disbursed |
| definition 1: |
to pay out (funds); spend.
- synonyms:
- expend, outlay, spend
- similar words:
- dish out, fork out
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| definition 2: |
to distribute.
He disbursed compliments to all participants.- synonyms:
- dispense, distribute, parcel, portion
- similar words:
- administer, allocate, deal, dole, mete
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| related words: |
settle, spend |
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| derivations: |
disbursable (adj.), disburser (n.) |
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