as in pays
somewhat formal
to provide money for (something)
This will defray the costs.
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The separation agreement pays Molinar a year of her salary plus other benefits, Geren said.
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One dollar of every ticket sold for the Saturday night concert went towards the CMT Research Foundation, an organization that funds research to find a cure for Charcot-Marie-Tooth.
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Taxes from tabs go to the state Highway User Tax Distribution Fund, which finances Minnesota’s highway system.
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“Defrays.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/defrays. Accessed 1 Jul. 2026.
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