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defray
/dɪˈfɹeɪ/
verb 3
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4ADJ.
substantial, used
VERB + DEFRAY
compelled, help, order
DEFRAY + NOUN
expenses, losses
PREP.
in, with
Definitions
verb
1
To pay or discharge (a debt, expense etc.); to meet (the cost of something).
The expenses of the war, while in progress, were defrayed by executing rich men and confiscating their property.
Investors, meanwhile, got back a fraction of their money. Some say Mr Meinl’s €100m bail, paid by a source in Liechtenstein, should be used to defray their losses.
2
To pay for (something).
3
To spend (money).
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The expenses of the war, while in progress, were defrayed by executing rich men and confiscating their property.
Wiktionary02
Investors, meanwhile, got back a fraction of their money. Some say Mr Meinl’s €100m bail, paid by a source in Liechtenstein, should be used to defray their losses.
Wiktionary03
In order to help defray the substantial costs involved, they then raised revenue through taking advertisements.
Wiktionary04
Families want to educate their children and can, in principle, defray the costs with the greater incomes that education generates.
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The government was compelled to defray the costs of the war.
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As to reward, my profession is its own reward; but you are at liberty to defray whatever expenses I may be put to, at the time which suits you best.
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