Erogate

/ˈɛrəɡeɪt/ verb

Definition

To spend money or resources, especially in a generous or liberal way; to disburse or expend funds.

Etymology

From Latin 'erogare,' meaning 'to pay out,' combining 'e-' (out) and 'rogare' (to ask or request). The word is archaic and rarely used in modern English.

Kelly Says

This old-fashioned word captures something interesting: originally it meant 'to ask out' money from people, but it flipped to mean 'to give out' money—a shift that happened as languages evolved.

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