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defray

Defray (verb) means to pay or discharge (a debt, expense etc.); to meet (the cost of something).

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).
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Etymology

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

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Frequently asked questions

What is the meaning of defray?

"defray" (verb) means to pay or discharge (a debt, expense etc.); to meet (the cost of something).

What are the different meanings of defray?

"defray" has 3 main meanings: 1. To pay or discharge (a debt, expense etc.); to meet (the cost of something); 2. To pay for (something); 3. To spend (money).

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