Synonyms for defray
dɪˈfreɪde·fray

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1. defray

   Synonyms:
   meet, liquidate, pay, settle, bear, discharge, quit

   Antonyms:
   dishonor, repudiate, dissatisfy, misappropriate, embezzle

Princeton's WordNet

1. defrayverb

   bear the expenses of

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1. • Pay

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1. defrayverb

   Synonyms:
   pay, discharge, settle, bear

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1. List of paraphrases for "defray":

   cover, pay

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How to say defray in sign language?

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How to use defray in a sentence?

1. Chris Van Hollen:

   Those that profited on the eve of the collapse need to chip in to help defray the overall costs.

2. Miriam Pappo:

   Saving on non-food items, often on sale or with coupons, may help defray, off-set, or reduce the cost of healthy food items in the total grocery bill for a household.

3. Ude Adigwe:

   It would seem that companies are trying to defray or offset the impact on their finances by putting the burden on the ordinary worker.