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

The organization disburses the funds as grants for projects, including trail maintenance, emergency first responder training and equipment, avalanche forecasting and more, according to its website. — Nicole Blanchard, Idaho Statesman, 8 Oct. 2026

When will the payments go out and how will they be disbursed? — Fatima Hussein, Fortune, 7 Oct. 2026

Grant money will be disbursed annually through partners in each borough, who will then distribute the funds to artists, collectives, and small nonprofits. — News Desk, Artforum, 5 Oct. 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