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defray in Swedish

defray in Swedish is bestrida, betala, bära — defray means to provide the money needed to cover a debt or expense.

defray in Swedish

bestrida
verb
To pay or discharge (a debt, expense etc.); to meet (the cost of something).
betala
verb
To pay or discharge (a debt, expense etc.); to meet (the cost of something).
bära
verb
To pay or discharge (a debt, expense etc.); to meet (the cost of something).

What does "defray" mean?

  1. verb To provide the money needed to cover a debt or expense.
    "In order to help defray the substantial costs involved, they then raised revenue through taking advertisements."
  2. verb To provide the money to pay for something.
  3. verb To use money by spending it.
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defray in a sentence

  • In order to help defray the substantial costs involved, they then raised revenue through taking advertisements.
  • The expenses of the war, while in progress, were defrayed by executing rich men and confiscating their property.

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What is "defray" in Swedish?
"defray" in Swedish is bestrida, betala, bära. defray means: To provide the money needed to cover a debt or expense.
Are there other ways to say "defray" in Swedish?
Yes — Swedish has 3 translations listed for "defray": bestrida, betala, bära.
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