English Explanatory Dictionary

defray

English dictionary entry

Meanings

verb
  1. To pay or discharge (a debt, expense etc.); to meet (the cost of something).
  2. To pay for (something).
  3. To spend (money).

Pronunciation

/dɪˈfɹeɪ/ /dɪˈfɹæɪ/ En-au-defray.ogg

Word forms

defray defrays defraying defrayed

Etymology

From Middle French desfrayer, French défrayer, from dé- + Old French fraier (“to spend”).

Synonyms

finance fray offset

Derived words

defrayable defrayal defrayer defrayment undefrayed
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