outlay
1 of 2verb/ˌaʊtˈleɪ/
Forms:outlays,outlaying,outlaid,outlaid
1
to spend or invest money or resources for a particular purpose
transitive- The company decided to outlay funds for research and development to enhance product innovation.
- Individuals may strategically outlay money for education to invest in their future.
- The company is currently outlaying funds for a new production facility.
- Investors are actively outlaying capital in promising ventures.
- Over the years, governments have successfully outlaid budgets for essential services.