as in paid
somewhat formal
to provide money for (something)
This will defray the costs.
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Goldman told The New York Times that Richards paid a fine for the conviction and never had to serve any jail time.—
Daniel R. Depetris,
MSNBC Newsweek,
11 Apr. 2025 -
The steep cuts to the cruise ship inspection team baffled officials in the program, which is not paid for by taxpayer dollars.—
Bluesky Social,
Bluesky Social,
11 Apr. 2025
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Reader’s Digest subsidized the cost of consultations for employees, under a benefits policy that covered self-improvement.—
Ellen Cushing,
The Atlantic,
30 Dec. 2024
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The vast majority of Singaporeans live in affordable public housing that's subsidized by the government, and the food scene revolves around hawker centers, or food courts with cheap eats and community seating that's so ingrained in the culture, it's recognized and protected by UNESCO.—
Evie Carrick,
Travel + Leisure,
27 Dec. 2024
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Known for titles like Anyone But You, Crazy Rich Asians, Hell or High Water and The Place Beyond the Pines, SK Global has produced and financed over 100 features, dating back to its origins as Sidney Kimmel Entertainment.—
Matt Grobar,
Deadline,
8 Apr. 2025
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Season 2 was financed with the assistance of Screen NSW, through the Made in NSW Fund.—
Joe Otterson,
Variety,
8 Apr. 2025
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“Defrayed.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/defrayed. Accessed 23 Jul. 2025.
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