How Do You Spell DISBURSE?

Pronunciation: [dɪsbˈɜːs] (IPA)

The word "disburse" is spelled with an "s" after the prefix "dis" because the "s" sound is unvoiced, while the "z" sound is voiced. This is represented in IPA phonetic transcription as /dɪsˈbɜrs/ with the "s" sound represented by the symbol /s/ and the "b" sound represented by /b/. The word means to pay out or distribute funds, and it is commonly used in finance and accounting contexts. Proper spellings of words are important in making sure messages are clear and accurate.

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DISBURSE Meaning and Definition

  1. The verb "disburse" refers to the act of distributing or paying out funds. It involves the process of transferring money or resources from a central account or source to various individuals, organizations, or projects. When someone or an entity disburse funds, they are allocating or dispersing money to fulfill specific obligations, commitments, or expenses.

    The term is commonly used in financial and business contexts, particularly in the management of budgets, grants, or loans. For instance, a government may disburse funds to different departments or agencies for specific projects or operations. Similarly, a company may disburse salaries or bonuses to its employees on a regular basis. In retail, the term can also be associated with the act of providing customers with a refund or payout for a purchase or transaction.

    The process of disbursement typically involves careful documentation and control to ensure accuracy, transparency, and accountability. It often involves maintaining records of the amount disbursed, the recipient, and the purpose of the disbursement. This helps track the flow of funds and allows for auditing or financial oversight.

    Overall, "disburse" involves the action of distributing money or resources to meet financial obligations, whether in official settings, commercial transactions, or individual payments.

  2. To pay out money, as from a public fund or treasury; to spend or lay out money.

    Etymological and pronouncing dictionary of the English language. By Stormonth, James, Phelp, P. H. Published 1874.

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Etymology of DISBURSE

The word "disburse" comes from the Latin word "disbursare", which is derived from the prefix "dis-" (meaning "apart") and the verb "bursare" (meaning "to procure money"). In essence, it refers to the act of distributing, paying out, or disbursing money or funds. The term was first recorded in English during the late 15th century.

Similar spelling words for DISBURSE

Conjugate verb Disburse

CONDITIONAL PERFECT

I would have disbursed
you would have disbursed
he/she/it would have disbursed
we would have disbursed
they would have disbursed
I would have disburse
you would have disburse
he/she/it would have disburse
we would have disburse
they would have disburse

CONDITIONAL PERFECT PROGRESSIVE

I would have been disbursing
you would have been disbursing
he/she/it would have been disbursing
we would have been disbursing
they would have been disbursing

CONDITIONAL PRESENT

I would disburse
you would disburse
he/she/it would disburse
we would disburse
they would disburse

CONDITIONAL PRESENT PROGRESSIVE

I would be disbursing
you would be disbursing
he/she/it would be disbursing
we would be disbursing
they would be disbursing

FUTURE

I will disburse
you will disburse
he/she/it will disburse
we will disburse
they will disburse

FUTURE CONTINUOUS

I will be disbursing
you will be disbursing
he/she/it will be disbursing
we will be disbursing
they will be disbursing

FUTURE PERFECT

I will have disbursed
you will have disbursed
he/she/it will have disbursed
we will have disbursed
they will have disbursed

FUTURE PERFECT CONTINUOUS

I will have been disbursing
you will have been disbursing
he/she/it will have been disbursing
we will have been disbursing
they will have been disbursing

IMPERATIVE

you disburse
we let´s disburse

NONFINITE VERB FORMS

to disburse

PAST CONTINUOUS

I was disbursing
you were disbursing
he/she/it was disbursing
we were disbursing
they were disbursing

PAST PARTICIPLE

disbursed

PAST PERFECT

I had disbursed
you had disbursed
he/she/it had disbursed
we had disbursed
they had disbursed

PAST PERFECT CONTINUOUS

I had been disbursing
you had been disbursing
he/she/it had been disbursing
we had been disbursing
they had been disbursing

PRESENT

I disburse
you disburse
he/she/it disburses
we disburse
they disburse

PRESENT CONTINUOUS

I am disbursing
you are disbursing
he/she/it is disbursing
we are disbursing
they are disbursing

PRESENT PARTICIPLE

disbursing

PRESENT PERFECT

I have disbursed
you have disbursed
he/she/it has disbursed
we have disbursed
they have disbursed

PRESENT PERFECT CONTINUOUS

I have been disbursing
you have been disbursing
he/she/it has been disbursing
we have been disbursing
they have been disbursing

PRESENT SUBJUNCTIVE

he/she/it disburse

SIMPLE PAST

I disbursed
you disbursed
he/she/it disbursed
we disbursed
they disbursed

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