Disperse vs. Disburse
Disperse
Definition
Disperse means to distribute or spread over a wide area or to scatter.
Disburse
Definition
Disburse means to pay out or distribute money, typically from a fund or account.
Example
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The crowd began to disperse after the concert ended.
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When the fire alarm went off, the students were instructed to disperse quickly.
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The seeds disperse by wind and can travel long distances.
Example
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The organization will disburse the funds to the recipients by the end of the month.
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After the project was approved, the committee decided to disburse the budget immediately.
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He had to fill out a form to disburse the grant money for his research.