DEFRAYING Synonyms: 38 Similar and Opposite Words

defraying

verb

present participle of defray

as in paying

somewhat formal to provide money for (something) This will defray the costs.

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defunding

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Recent Examples of defraying 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 The board is not allowed to collect money that is not connected to defraying an actual cost. — Kelly G. Richardson, San Diego Union-Tribune, 26 May 2026 Selling naming rights is an integral part of defraying the costs of a new stadium, which is being built without any taxpayer funding. — Robert Channick, Chicago Tribune, 13 May 2026

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Powered by a digitally savvy younger consumer base, Saudi Arabia’s beauty market is changing rapidly — and retailers and brands alike are paying close attention.

— Kathryn Hopkins, Footwear News, 21 Aug. 2026
Denver is also paying paralegals at the law firm $375 an hour.

— Brian Maass, CBS News, 21 Aug. 2026

Definition of paying

Verb

The intent is to win fast, but the capital that should fund growth ends up subsidizing speed.

— Ashish Srimal, Forbes.com, 12 Aug. 2026
The first terawatt was mostly rich countries subsidizing the installation of solar, with China and poor countries still finding photovoltaics too expensive.

— Akshat Rathi, Fortune, 10 Aug. 2026

Definition of subsidizing

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From 1908 until his death in 1947, he was largely confined to the property’s main home under specialized psychiatric care, while Katherine lived elsewhere, diligently funding research to find a cure.

— Wendy Bowman, Robb Report, 20 Aug. 2026
But by funding facilities and administrative costs normally borne by the schools, states are freeing universities to use their own dollars for other purposes.

— David A. Lieb, Fortune, 20 Aug. 2026

Definition of funding

Verb

Cloud providers are capturing the first commercial returns, with chipmakers selling the picks and shovels and Wall Street financing the build-out.

— Amit Joshi, Fortune, 20 Aug. 2026
The consortium was tasked with designing, building and financing the project, and operating and maintaining the people mover for 25 years after its completion.

— Business Columnist, Los Angeles Times, 20 Aug. 2026

Definition of financing

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