Synonyms of defray

defray

verb

as in to pay

somewhat formal to provide money for (something)

This will defray the costs.

Related Words

• pay
• subsidize
• fund
• finance
• settle
• underwrite
• pay off
• stand
• pay up
• liquidate
• capitalize
• aid
• recompense
• spring (for)
• foot
• discharge
• endow
• maintain
• support
• stake
• bankroll
• quit
• sponsor
• refinance
• clear
• provide (for)
• grubstake
• advocate
• endorse
• patronize
• back
• champion
• nourish
• refund
• cofinance

Dissimilar Words

• defund

Example Sentences

Recent Examples of defray

And in Minnesota, state officials have been executing a thorough corrective action plan to defray CMS concerns that have led the agency to defer some $260 million in federal money and to threaten future cuts. — ABC News, 21 July 2026

Surcharges that California homeowners have been hit with statewide by insurers defraying the costs of Los Angeles County’s wildfires were ruled legal in a decision released late Tuesday. — Los Angeles Times, 2 July 2026

Not just for the thousands in prize money, not just for the potential sponsorships which will help defray the significant cost of competing, and not even for the opportunities to spin victory into a spice rub empire. — Sam Stone, Bon Appetit Magazine, 1 July 2026

Some states, including Alabama, California, Colorado and Louisiana offer grants to homeowners to defray the cost of mitigation efforts, Hausman wrote. — Greg Iacurci, CNBC, 2 June 2026