V2 Vocabulary Building Dictionary
defray
verb
Definition: 1. to offset costs or bear an expense; 2. to pay some or all of an expense
Synonyms: pay, settle, compensate, redeem
Antonyms: incur (costs)
Tips: Defray is a more sophisticated way to denote payment, specifically paying down part of or all of an outstanding expense. It also refers to receiving assistance with a costs or expenses.
Usage Examples:
We should be able to defray some of our expenses through money we will receive from our tax refund. (settle, offset)
I’m sure there’s a way we can defray our out-of-pocket costs to get this business started; perhaps we can get a small-business loan. (redeem, pay)
My student loan will defray most of my college tuition. (pay, settle)
Whenever I go on business trips, my company defrays all of the travel expenses, including meals. (pays, compensates)
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