Outlay — Meaning, Definition & Synonyms

verb noun /ˈau̇t-ˌlā/ out·lay

Meaning & Definition of Outlay

Outlay (verb)

  1. to lay out (money), expend

Outlay (noun)

  1. the act of expending
  2. expenditure, payment

Outlay (noun) — Senses, Synonyms & Antonyms

  1. a payment made in the course of achieving a result

    "the outlays for the couple's upcoming wedding seem to be multiplying at an incredible rate"

    similar: charge, cost, disbursement, expenditure, expense, outgo
    related: overhead, outflow, pocket money, spending money, price, rate, tab, tariff, toll

Outlay (verb) — Senses, Synonyms & Antonyms

  1. to hand over or use up in payment

    "the nation had outlaid nearly 20 billion dollars on social programs at that point"

    similar: disburse, drop, expend, fork (over, out, or up), give, lay out, pay, shell out, spend
    related: lavish, rain, blow, dissipate, fritter (away), run through, squander, throw away, waste
    near: cache, hoard, lay up, save, acquire, earn, gain, garner, make, procure, realize, secure, win

Synonyms, Thesaurus & Another Word for Outlay

The most common words with a similar meaning to Outlay:

charge, cost, disbursement, expenditure, expense, outgo, disburse, drop, expend, fork (over, out, or up), give, lay out, pay, shell out, spend

Related Words for Outlay

overhead, outflow, pocket money, spending money, price, rate, tab, tariff, toll, lavish, rain, blow, dissipate, fritter (away), run through, squander, throw away, waste

Near Antonyms of Outlay

cache, hoard, lay up, save, acquire, earn, gain, garner, make, procure, realize, secure, win

Word Forms of Outlay

Inflections: outlaid, outlaying

Origin & Etymology of Outlay

First known use: 1802

Frequently Asked Questions about Outlay

What does "Outlay" mean?

"Outlay" means to lay out (money), expend. As an a verb and a noun, it is defined as: to lay out (money), expend. It has 2 distinct senses.

What is another word for "Outlay"?

Other words for "Outlay" include charge, cost, disbursement, expenditure, expense, outgo, disburse and drop. The best synonym depends on which meaning of "Outlay" you intend.

What are different ways to say "Outlay"?

There are 33 words and phrases with a similar meaning to "Outlay". Common alternatives include charge, cost, disbursement, expenditure, expense, outgo, disburse, drop, expend and fork (over, out, or up).

How do you use "Outlay" in a sentence?

Examples of "Outlay" in a sentence: "the outlays for the couple's upcoming wedding seem to be multiplying at an incredible rate"; "the nation had outlaid nearly 20 billion dollars on social programs at that point".

Is "Outlay" a noun, verb, or adjective?

"Outlay" can be used as a verb and a noun, depending on the context.

How do you pronounce "Outlay"?

"Outlay" is pronounced /ˈau̇t-ˌlā/ and divided into syllables as out·lay.

What is the origin of the word "Outlay"?

First known use: 1802.

What is another word for "Outlay" meaning "a payment made in the course of achieving a result"?

When "Outlay" (noun) means a payment made in the course of achieving a result, synonyms include charge, cost, disbursement, expenditure, expense and outgo.