as in paid
somewhat formal
to provide money for (something)
This will defray the costs.
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Recent Examples of defrayed
These costs are defrayed by the consumption tax—which Takaichi promises to slash on food—and by income taxes paid by a shrinking labor force.
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Jeff Kingston, Time, 15 Feb. 2026
Jeff Kingston, Time, 15 Feb. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for defrayed
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Prosecutors said Alvarez was paid a salary of $58,000 through the organization.—
Los Angeles Times,
Los Angeles Times,
30 May 2026
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The funds, paid out through private lenders including banks and credit unions, were intended to help employers maintain payrolls, hire back employees who may have been laid off, and cover overhead costs.—
Tristan Bove,
Fortune,
29 May 2026
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In 2020, the NIH funded a network of 10 centers focused on emerging infectious diseases.—
Theresa Gaffney,
STAT,
3 June 2026
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The sci-fi horror movie was entirely self-funded and self-distributed for $3 million.—
Cerys Davies,
Los Angeles Times,
3 June 2026
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Being chosen got him a restaurant space for six months, a $10,000 grant and 60% of his rent subsidized.—
Katelyn Umholtz,
Kansas City Star,
2 June 2026
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Williamson helped to disguise the money as payments to McCluskie’s wife, who received about $10,000 per month, some of it subsidized with Williamson’s own funds, court documents say.—
Sharon Bernstein,
Sacbee.com,
2 June 2026
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Equally, held in association with the Calviá Town Council, Conecta this year was financed via the Balearic island’s Sustainable Tourism Tax (ITS).—
John Hopewell,
Variety,
1 June 2026
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The deal would be financed by a combination of existing cash on hand at People and at MGM and additional debt and equity funding commitments.—
Jill Goldsmith,
Deadline,
1 June 2026
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“Defrayed.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/defrayed. Accessed 5 Jun. 2026.
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