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defray

1 of 1verb
/dɪˈfreɪ/
Forms:defrays,defraying,defrayed,defrayed
1

to make up for the expense or cost of something

  • The scholarship defrays a large portion of her college tuition each year.
  • The company defrayed the employees' travel expenses for the annual conference.
  • We are hoping that the fundraiser will defray the costs of the charity event.
  • He was defraying his own living expenses while working part-time.
  • The organization will defray the costs of your participation in the program.