DEFRAYS Synonyms: 37 Similar and Opposite Words

defrays

verb

present tense third-person singular of defray

as in pays

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

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Recent Examples of defrays That sum effectively defrays the production costs, while providing exclusive access to sports TV’s most clutter-free ad environment. — Anthony Crupi, Sportico.com, 10 Apr. 2026

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For a house assessed at the county average of $270,000 last year, this year’s county tax bill would increase $58 to $2,165, according to a Miami Herald calculation based on a home that pays county taxes for municipal, fire and library services.

— Douglas Hanks, Miami Herald, 18 Sep. 2026
The federal gas tax pays most of the money that goes into the Highway Trust Fund, according to a Congressional report earlier this year that studied the impact of the federal gas tax.

— Paula Wethington, CBS News, 18 Sep. 2026

Definition of pays

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Because the federal government more generously subsidizes enrollees under the ACA expansion, the traditional Medicaid population can be crowded out of access to timely, high-quality care.

— Editorial Board, Washington Post, 14 Sep. 2026
Thus, the middle power taxpayer subsidizes US dominance in technology.

— Wal van Lierop, Forbes.com, 28 Aug. 2026

Definition of subsidizes

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The city contracted with the company through a state grant that partially funds the program.

— Colson Thayer, PEOPLE, 3 Sep. 2026
Newell's, one of the top clubs in Argentina, funds the training and education of about 400 players ages 12 to 18 who practice up to six times a week.

— Manuel Rueda, NPR, 30 Aug. 2026

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