Definition of DEFRAYING

Other Words from defray

defrayable \ di-ˈfrā-ə-bəl

, dē- \ adjective

defrayal \ di-ˈfrā(-ə)l

, dē- \ noun

Examples of defray in a Sentence

This will defray the costs.

Recent Examples on the Web The State Bond Commission is expected to approve $2.5 million for the project on Friday, which the town will use to defray much of the $3.7 million local voters approved in April for the total cost of the memorial. — Dave Collins, Star Tribune, 22 July 2021 The State Bond Commission is expected to approve $2.5 million for the project on Friday, which the town will use to defray much of the $3.7 million local voters approved in April for the total cost of the memorial. — Dave Collins, courant.com, 22 July 2021 Cassava said the federal Paycheck Protection Program, Restaurant Revitalization Fund and local grants helped defray some of her half-million dollars in debt. — Elena Kadvany, San Francisco Chronicle, 1 July 2021 Nikki's supporters continue to raise money to help defray her legal expenses. — Jericka Duncan, CBS News, 7 Aug. 2021 This remains true for Alaska’s NAHL teams, which have a partnership with Alaska Airlines that provides a limited amount of credit for airfare but doesn’t defray the cost of ground transportation, hotels or food, which Alaska teams also cover. — Casey Brogan, Anchorage Daily News, 31 July 2021 In South Dakota, a billionaire Republican donor is paying $1 million to help defray the cost. — From Usa Today Network And Wire Reports, USA TODAY, 8 July 2021 Payments can be used to help defray the cost of child care. — Etta Money, Forbes, 17 June 2021 The current solar tax credit allows companies to defray a portion of development costs. — Kristin Broughton, WSJ, 7 May 2021

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