disburse — to pay out money from a fund or account
Part of speech: VERB
Definition: to pay out money from a fund or account
Pronunciation (IPA): /dɪsˈbɜːrs/
Example Sentences
- The university will disburse student loans faster than a pizza delivery service.
- The government plans to disburse emergency relief funds to affected areas.
- My boss disbursed my salary with the enthusiasm of someone paying a parking ticket.
disburse
VERB[/dɪsˈbɜːrs/]
to pay out money from a fund or account
The treasurer will disburse relief funds to each flooded village today.
Disburse first, then reimburse - money flows from purse to purse!
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🌳Etymology
Origin
The word derives from Old French disburser, formed from the prefix des- (away) combined with bourser (to purse, to put in a purse). The term originally referred to the action of taking money out of a purse or wallet to pay out funds, reflecting the literal physical act of disbursement in medieval commerce.
Breakdown
des- (away, out) + bourser (to purse, from bourse meaning purse or pouch). The prefix des- indicates removal or reversal, while bourser derives from the Old French bourse, referring to a leather purse or bag used to carry money.
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📝Examples
“The university will disburse student loans faster than a pizza delivery service.”
“The government plans to disburse emergency relief funds to affected areas.”
“My boss disbursed my salary with the enthusiasm of someone paying a parking ticket.”
“The bank will disburse the mortgage funds once all documents are verified.”
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