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defray

verb

Synonyms and Antonyms of defray

somewhat formal to provide money for (something)

This will defray the costs.

Synonyms and Near Synonyms of defray

clear, discharge, foot, liquidate, pay, pay off, pay up, quit, recompense, settle, spring (for), stand

bankroll, capitalize, endow, finance, fund, stake, subsidize, underwrite

cofinance, refinance

advocate, aid, back, champion, endorse (also indorse), patronize, sponsor, support

maintain, nourish, provide (for)

Antonyms and Near Antonyms of defray

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