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defray Synonyms

Another word for defray

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• verb (Context 1)

To provide money to pay (a cost, charge, or expense), either in full or in part.

Usage Example

"The university offered a generous travel grant to help cover the costs of attending the international conference."

Strongest
cover
pay
Strong
foot
settle
offset
meet
bear
shoulder
discharge
absorb

Opposites of defray

The opposite of defray shifts depending on context. Common opposites include:

incur
run up
accrue
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• Nearby Words

defragmenter
defraud
defrauder
defray
defreeze
defriend
defrock

Cite this Entry

Wordmom. (2026). Synonyms for Defray. In Wordmom Thesaurus. Retrieved Nov 6, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/synonyms/defray
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