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Common collocations with outlay in American Collocation

outlay noun countable/uncountable

US /ˈaʊtˌleɪ/

small

little
minimal
minimum
modest
small

For a minimal outlay your site content remains fresh and relevant to your customers.

large

considerable
hefty
huge
large
significant
substantial

Shareholders are unlikely to sanction a further hefty outlay on new players this summer.

at the beginning

initial

The initial outlay is so small it is only a matter of weeks before you are in profit.

total

total

Our total outlay on paper, printing and other expenses was £429.

financial

capital
cash
financial

For charities, it’s an opportunity to have a piece of work done with no financial outlay.

get back an outlay

recoup
recover
repay

At $99, you’ll easily recoup the outlay in your increased productivity.

be able to afford an outlay

afford
justify

Many supporters cannot afford the outlay for a season ticket.

require an outlay

incur
involve
require

You may be looking at ways to expand your business whilst incurring little capital outlay.

reduce an outlay

minimize
reduce

Users can adopt a pay-as-you-use approach to minimise their outlays.