defray

Meanings

• Verb

  To pay or reimburse (a debt or expense) for someone else or for oneself; offset or counterbalance (a cost or expense)

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Rhymes

Words rhyming with defray
stray , pray , play

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Variants

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defray , defrayable , defrayal , defrayals , defrayed , defraying , defrays

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Etymology

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Originally meaning 'counterbalance' or 'offset', from Old French 'defrayer' meaning 'to make good, to compensate for'.

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Trivia

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1. The word 'defray' is often used in legal and financial contexts.

2. The term 'defrayal of expenses' is commonly used in accounting and business.

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Related Concepts

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1. Reimbursement: The process of getting back money that was paid or spent, typically by someone else.

2. Expenses: Costs incurred in the operation of a business or for living.

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Culture

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In literature, 'defray' is used in financial contexts, such as business transactions or personal expenses. In music, there is a song titled 'Defray' by the band 'The Dresden Dolls'.

How to Memorize "defray"

1. visualize
   

   - Visualize the act of paying for something or reimbursing someone. Imagine handing over money or writing a check.

2. associate
   

   - Associate the word 'defray' with the idea of paying or offsetting a cost.

3. mnemonics
   

   - Use the mnemonic 'Debt Forgiven Away' to remember the meaning of 'defray'.

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