Definition, Meaning & Synonyms
defray
verb
/dɪˈfreɪ/
Definition
To provide money to pay for something.
Examples
- The organization will defray the costs of the community event.
- She used her savings to defray the expenses of her education.
- The sponsor agreed to defray some of the travel expenses for the team.
Meaning
Defray means to cover the expenses or costs associated with something, typically by providing funds for payment.
Synonyms
- cover
- finance
- pay
- settle
