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past tense of defray
Synonyms & Antonyms of defrayed
somewhat formal
to provide money for (something)
- This will defray the costs.
Synonyms & Near Synonyms for defrayed
- cleared,
- discharged,
- footed,
- liquidated,
- paid,
- paid off,
- paid up,
- quit
- (also quitted),
- recompensed,
- settled,
- sprang (for)
- (or sprung (for)),
- stood
- cofinanced
- (or co-financed),
- refinanced
- advocated,
- aided,
- backed,
- championed,
- endorsed
- (also indorsed),
- patronized,
- sponsored,
- supported
Antonyms & Near Antonyms for defrayed
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“Defrayed.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/defrayed. Accessed 25 Jan. 2022.
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