What context can I use each word in?
Learn when and how to use these words with these examples!
deburse
Example
The company will deburse the funds from the marketing budget for the new campaign. [deburse: verb]
Example
The bank will deburse the loan amount to the borrower's account. [debursted: past participle]
disburse
Example
The charity organization will disburse the donations to various beneficiaries. [disburse: verb]
Example
The company will disburse the salaries to its employees at the end of the month. [disbursing: present participle]
Good things to know
Which word is more common?
Disburse is more commonly used than deburse in everyday language and covers a wider range of financial transactions.
What’s the difference in the tone of formality between deburse and disburse?
Deburse can be associated with a more formal or technical tone due to its less common usage and emphasis on the source of the funds, while disburse is more versatile and can be used in both formal and informal contexts.
