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erogare

to supply; to dispense

verb eh-roh-GAH-reh Rare

Origin: From Latin erogare, 'to pay out (from public funds)'.

Also means

to deliver (a service)

Usage Note

Erogare is a formal or bureaucratic verb used for distributing services, funds, or utilities — a bank eroga un prestito (grants a loan), a utility company eroga gas (supplies gas). It is rarely heard in casual conversation; in everyday speech Italians prefer fornire or dare.

Examples

"L'azienda eroga i servizi ai clienti."

Natural Translation

The company provides services to the customers.

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