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DEFRAY: Synonyms and Related Words. What is Another Word for DEFRAY?

Need another word that means the same as “defray”? Find 9 synonyms for “defray” in this overview.

The synonyms of “Defray” are: pay, pay for, cover, meet, square, settle, clear, discharge, liquidate

Defray as a Verb

Definitions of "Defray" as a verb

According to the Oxford Dictionary of English, “defray” as a verb can have the following definitions:

  • Bear the expenses of.
  • Provide money to pay (a cost or expense.

Synonyms of "Defray" as a verb (9 Words)

clearBecome clear.
McAllister s lob was cleared off the line by Kernaghan.
coverProvide with a covering or cause to be covered.
This paint covers well.
dischargeGo off or discharge.
When you shoot you can discharge as many barrels as you wish.
liquidateKill (someone), typically by violent means.
I had to liquidate my holdings to pay off my ex husband.
meetFill satisfy or meet a want or need or condtion ro restriction.
Icebergs are created when glaciers meet the sea.
paySuffer a misfortune as a consequence of an action.
Pay a visit.
pay forBe worth it.
settleSettle conclusively come to terms.
The wind settled in the West.
squareMake square or rectangular give a square or rectangular cross section to.
Faced with such declarations politicians were resolved to squash or square the press.

Usage Examples of "Defray" as a verb

  • The proceeds from the raffle help to defray the expenses of the evening.
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