Synonyms of disburse

disburse

verb

dis-ˈbərs 

as in to pay

to hand over or use up in payment

the foundation disburses money to many worthy causes

Synonyms & Similar Words

• pay
• spend
• give
• expend
• lay out
• outlay
• shell out
• drop
• fork (over, out, or up)
• lavish
• dissipate
• rain
• waste
• throw away
• run through
• squander
• blow
• fritter (away)

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

• save
• make
• acquire
• procure
• earn
• secure
• hoard
• realize
• win
• gain
• lay up
• cache
• garner

Example Sentences

Recent Examples of disburse

But, to date, no funds have been disbursed to the five regional Workforce Development Boards that use state and federal funding to train workers and link them with potential employers. — Keith M. Phaneuf, Hartford Courant, 10 July 2026

Since 2018, the panel has also disbursed more than $1 billion in election security grants, according to a report by the Bipartisan Policy Center. — Kevin Rector, Los Angeles Times, 10 July 2026

However, concerns arise as funds accumulate in vehicles like DAFs faster than they are disbursed, creating a tension within the sector. — Gabriel Alin Zainescu, Forbes.com, 5 July 2026

The collective interest is routed to the IOLTA, and a board disburses money as grants to eligible legal aid groups that apply. — Nick Sullivan july 2, Charlotte Observer, 2 July 2026