Dictionary Entry
defray
Part of SpeechverbPronunciation/dɪˈfɹeɪ/To spend (money).
In a Sentence
“The university will defray the cost of textbooks for all incoming students.”
Origin
From Latin defrāre “to bring forward, pay”, via Old French.
Common Phrases
expenses defraycosts defraysalaries defrayany defraydefray helpdefray helped
Poetry examples for “defray”
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