Also means
to pay out, to transfer (money)
Usage Note
Verser covers both pouring a liquid (verser de l'eau) and transferring funds (verser un salaire). The noun versement means 'payment' or 'instalment'. The phrase verser des larmes ('to shed tears') is a common literary expression.
Examples
"Il a versé du vin dans les verres."
Natural Translation
He poured wine into the glasses.

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