DEFRAY Synonyms: 37 Similar and Opposite Words

defray

verb

Definition of defray

as in to pay

somewhat formal to provide money for (something) This will defray the costs.

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defund

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Recent Examples of defray The board is not allowed to collect money that is not connected to defraying an actual cost. — Kelly G. Richardson, San Diego Union-Tribune, 26 May 2026 And enrollment in Affordable Care Act health insurance plans continues to fall as some customers struggle to afford monthly premiums after lawmakers failed to renew subsidies that had helped defray costs. — Aimee Picchi, CBS News, 21 May 2026 In addition to drug experiments, Varda also brings various defense experiment payloads on its spaceflights for the Pentagon to help defray the cost, Reilly says. — Ramin Skibba, Scientific American, 15 May 2026 The winner of this year’s governor’s race will take the helm of a state investment council overseeing a roughly $68 billion state nest egg, including investments that defray costs for K-12 public education. — Morgan Lee, Fortune, 15 May 2026 See All Example Sentences for defray

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Lucas said each year the City Council allocates more than 25% of its annual operating revenue to fund the Police Department, yet the agency struggles each year with paying legal settlements.

— Kansas City Star, Kansas City Star, 14 July 2026
But if your paperwork is approved and your interview is completed, and your fees are paid, congratulations!

— Josie Fischels, NPR, 14 July 2026

Definition of pay

Verb

Put a different way, paying customers have subsidized higher operational costs for the company, but not enough to make the big arrow go up for shareholders.

— AJ Willingham, AJC.com, 13 July 2026
The growth has been charged by the Chinese state, which has subsidized farms to encourage economic development in rural areas.

— Jeremy Repanich, Robb Report, 13 July 2026

Definition of subsidize

Verb

Meanwhile, most workers find themselves on the hook to fund more of their own retirement than their parents did and to pay more for their healthcare and insurance coverage, hindering their efforts to save for retirement.

— Jeffrey Anvari-Clark, The Conversation, 10 July 2026
Edward Jones Ventures, an in-house venture capital arm funded by the firm’s general partners, has backed 15 small businesses since its launch last year.

— Andrew Edgecliffe-Johnson, semafor.com, 10 July 2026

Definition of fund

Verb

With most companies operating with just two employees and cinema representing only part of their revenue, the report warns that Colombia is successfully financing films—but not yet building sustainable film businesses.

— Anna Marie de la Fuente, Variety, 11 July 2026
Nonprofits typically are financed with donations earmarked for specific programs, meaning the agencies have money for projects but sometimes lack money for other essentials, such as equipment purchases, repairs, human resources and travel.

— Andre Mouchard, Oc Register, 10 July 2026

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