Defray

/dɪˈfreɪ/

Meaning & Definition

verb

to provide money to pay (a cost or expense)

The organization raised funds to defray the costs of the charity event.

to cover or settle an expense.

The grant will help defray the tuition costs for students in need.

to pay off or settle a financial obligation.

He used his savings to defray the expenses of the trip.

to alleviate financial burden by covering projected costs.

The insurance policy is designed to defray medical expenses for its policyholders.

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

defray costs

To cover or pay for expenses.

defray expenses

To provide funds for costs incurred.

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.

To take care of bills or costs informally.

I’ll defray the tab for dinner this time.

To foot the bill casually.

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