DEFRAY Synonyms: 37 Similar and Opposite Words

defray

verb

Definition of defray

as in to pay

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

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defund

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Recent Examples of defray And in Minnesota, state officials have been executing a thorough corrective action plan to defray CMS concerns that have led the agency to defer some $260 million in federal money and to threaten future cuts. — ABC News, 21 July 2026 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 Not just for the thousands in prize money, not just for the potential sponsorships which will help defray the significant cost of competing, and not even for the opportunities to spin victory into a spice rub empire. — Sam Stone, Bon Appetit Magazine, 1 July 2026 Some states, including Alabama, California, Colorado and Louisiana offer grants to homeowners to defray the cost of mitigation efforts, Hausman wrote. — Greg Iacurci, CNBC, 2 June 2026 See All Example Sentences for defray

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Verb

What began as a few purists chasing a vibe became an ingredient an entire industry pays extra for.

— Matt Alt, Fortune, 18 Oct. 2026
The data showed that principals often earn from $158,000 to $186,000 per year, while assistant principals were generally paid $150,000 to $179,000.

— Christopher Keating, Hartford Courant, 18 Oct. 2026

Definition of pay

Verb

Ossoff said Georgians should not have to pay anything to subsidize the energy costs of data centers.

— Anna Giaritelli, The Washington Examiner, 9 Oct. 2026
China's efforts to subsidize mortgages along with wealth effects from the artificial intelligence boom are also helping lift property demand.

— Evelyn Cheng, CNBC, 8 Oct. 2026

Definition of subsidize

Verb

Hollywood executives at a panel featuring UTA, Gold House, Lionsgate and HYBE saw an opening for Asian talent and stories rooted in specific cultures, while conceding that getting projects funded is still a struggle.

— Ophélie Surcouf, Variety, 16 Oct. 2026
Avoid emotional borrowing to fund a lifestyle, impress others, or pay for short-term experiences, said Klontz.

— Stephanie Dhue, CNBC, 15 Oct. 2026

Definition of fund

Verb

Since then, Qatar has been frustrated by allegations leveled by Israeli political leaders that its payments to Gaza had helped finance the deadliest massacre of Jews since the Holocaust.

— Eric Cortellessa, Time, 18 Oct. 2026
LendingTree found that nearly one-third of Americans have used buy-now, pay-later to finance necessities like groceries, double the 14% who used the service two years ago.

— Sasha Rogelberg, Fortune, 18 Oct. 2026

Definition of finance

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