English / phrasal verb
pay out
MEANING IN ENGLISH
To disburse or spend a substantial sum of money from dedicated funds
In context
01
The preservation trust had to pay out millions to restore the crumbling ancient temple.
02
The cultural committee paid out research grants to scholars studying historic ruins.
Synonyms
Disburse,expend,shell out
Antonyms
Collect,withhold,receive
Collocations
Pay out funds,pay out grants,pay out compensation