Meaning & Definition of Defray in English

Detailed Definitions

• Definition: To pay for or provide for the payment of.

  Example Sentence: The grant was designed to defray the costs of the project.

• Definition: To offset the cost of something.

  Example Sentence: We need to find a sponsor to help defray the expenses of the conference.

Etymology

Origin: Middle English 'defraien', from Old French 'defraier', from de- + fraier 'to pay, to pay for'.

Synonyms

Common Phrases and Expressions

• defray costs: To cover or pay for expenses.
• defray expenses: To provide funds for costs incurred.

Translations

• Spanish: financiar

• French: défrayer

• German: decken

• Russian: покрывать

Related Words

• expense: The cost incurred in the process of doing something.

• reimbursement: The act of repaying someone for money they have spent.

• finance: The management of large amounts of money, especially by governments or large companies.

Slang Meanings of defray

• Meaning: To take care of bills or costs informally.

  Example Sentence: I’ll defray the tab for dinner this time.

• Meaning: To foot the bill casually.

  Example Sentence: Don't worry about the tickets, I've got you covered, I'll defray.