Definition, Meaning & Synonyms
defray-the-cost
verb
/dɪˈfreɪ ðə kɔst/
Definition
To provide money to pay for something, typically expenses.
Examples
- The sponsor agreed to defray the cost of the event.
- They set up a fund to defray the costs of medical treatments for families in need.
- By sharing the burden, we can defray the cost of the project significantly.
Meaning
Defraying the cost means covering or paying for expenses associated with a certain activity or situation, making it easier for someone else to afford it.
Synonyms
- reimburse
- cover
- pay
- fund
- offset
