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

In addition, your loans must have been disbursed on or after July 1, 2012, Kantrowitz said. — Annie Nova, CNBC, 29 Sep. 2026

Proposition 4 would repeal California’s ban on public financing of political campaigns, allowing state and local governments to disburse public funds to candidates. — Sofia Williams, Sacbee.com, 24 Sep. 2026

The city still hasn’t executed the grant agreement or disbursed the money, according to Charlotte spokesperson Jason Schneider. — Nick Sullivan, Charlotte Observer, 24 Sep. 2026

Black said the financing is subject to multiple conditions before money can be disbursed. — Lauren Morganbesser, semafor.com, 22 Sep. 2026