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EXPENSE Synonyms

There are 9 synonyms of the word expense. (exact relations)
There are 21 hypernyms of the word expense. (close relations)
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Best Alternative Words for EXPENSE

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disbursement
verb, nounv, n
noun

• amounts paid for goods and services that may be currently tax deductible (as opposed to capital expenditures)

• the act of spending or disbursing money

charge
verb, nounv, n
noun

• an impetuous rush toward someone or something

• (criminal law) a pleading describing some wrong or offense

• the price charged for some article or service

• the quantity of unbalanced electricity in a body (either positive or negative) and construed as an excess or deficiency of electrons

• attention and management implying responsibility for safety

• a special assignment that is given to a person or group

• a person committed to your care

• financial liabilities (such as a tax)

• (psychoanalysis) the libidinal energy invested in some idea or person or object

• the swift release of a store of affective force

• request for payment of a debt

• a formal statement of a command or injunction to do something

• an assertion that someone is guilty of a fault or offence

• heraldry consisting of a design or image depicted on a shield

• a quantity of explosive to be set off at one time

verb

• to make a rush at or sudden attack upon, as in battle

• blame for, make a claim of wrongdoing or misbehavior against

• demand payment

• move quickly and violently

• assign a duty, responsibility or obligation to

• file a formal charge against

• make an accusatory claim

• fill or load to capacity

• enter a certain amount as a charge

• cause to be admitted; of persons to an institution

• give over to another for care or safekeeping

• pay with a credit card; pay with plastic money; postpone payment by recording a purchase as a debt

• lie down on command, of hunting dogs

• cause to be agitated, excited, or roused

• place a heraldic bearing on

• provide (a device) with something necessary

• direct into a position for use

• impose a task upon, assign a responsibility to

• instruct (a jury) about the law, its application, and the weighing of evidence

• instruct or command with authority

• attribute responsibility to

• set or ask for a certain price

• cause formation of a net electrical charge in or on

• energize a battery by passing a current through it in the direction opposite to discharge

• saturate

cost
verb, nounv, n
noun

• the total spent for goods or services including money and time and labor

• the property of having material worth (often indicated by the amount of money something would bring if sold)

• value measured by what must be given or done or undergone to obtain something

verb

• be priced at

• require to lose, suffer, or sacrifice

expenditure
nounn
noun

• money paid out; an amount spent

• the act of spending money for goods or services

• the act of consuming something

outlay
nounn
noun

• the act of spending or disbursing money

• money paid out; an amount spent

payment
nounn
noun

• a sum of money paid or a claim discharged

• the act of paying money

• an act of requiting; returning in kind

bill
verb, nounv, n
noun

• a statute in draft before it becomes law

• an itemized statement of money owed for goods shipped or services rendered

• a piece of paper money (especially one issued by a central bank)

• the entertainment offered at a public presentation

• an advertisement (usually printed on a page or in a leaflet) intended for wide distribution

• a sign posted in a public place as an advertisement

• a list of particulars (as a playbill or bill of fare)

• a cutting tool with a sharp edge

• a brim that projects to the front to shade the eyes

• horny projecting mouth of a bird

verb

• demand payment

• advertise especially by posters or placards

• publicize or announce by placards

fee
nounn
noun

• a fixed charge for a privilege or for professional services

• an interest in land capable of being inherited

verb

• give a tip or gratuity to in return for a service, beyond the compensation agreed on

disbursal
noun, adjectiven, adj
noun

• amounts paid for goods and services that may be currently tax deductible (as opposed to capital expenditures)

• the act of spending or disbursing money

Best Hypernyms For EXPENSE

Here is a list of related hypernyms for expense, these are close relations that fall within the same topic. Most relevant words are highlighted and in order.
Words (21)
cost expenditure outlay spending charge consumption depreciate detriment disbursement hurt investment outflow outgo payment price bills disbursements fees outgoings overheads purchases

Alternatives for DISBURSEMENT

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