Used when someone pays out of their own funds, often voluntarily.

Personal Expense

Implies a generous act when one doesn’t necessarily have to pay.

Generosity Implied

Typically refers to personal spending, not company expenses.

Often used to describe giving to charity or in situations requiring compassion.

Evokes a sense of moral virtue associated with giving.

Literally describes the action of reaching into a pocket to get something out.

This physical sense has a casual tone, often used in everyday conversation.

Typically refers to taking out small objects, not just money.