Definition of Defray
to cover, as in to pay for something
Examples of Defray in a sentence
Because I have a coupon that will defray fifty percent of my restaurant bill, I have enough money to see a movie after dinner. 🔊
We are being asked to donate twenty dollars to help the festival organizer defray the cost of managing the event. 🔊
Fortunately, the scholarship will defray a large part of my daughter’s tuition. 🔊
Since Jim lost his job recently, he has started a fund to defray his wife’s hospital expenses. 🔊
The money brought in from the concession stand will defray a portion of the venue rental fee. 🔊
If you are selected in the program, you will be given twenty-five hundred dollars to defray much of your travel expenses. 🔊
The magazine is increasing its advertising rates to defray its increased publishing costs. 🔊
When you purchase the new phone, you will receive a rebate to help defray the cost of the monthly data plan. 🔊
Most schools use vending machines as a source of income to defray the costs of extracurricular activities. 🔊
When companies hire disabled people, they receive a tax credit to help defray salary expenses. 🔊
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