defrayed

Meanings

• verb

  Reimburse or pay for (an expense or debt) for someone else, especially for an expense incurred on their behalf.

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Rhymes

Words rhyming with defrayed
strayed , weighed , played , prayed

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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 meant 'set free' or 'release'. Derived from Old French 'defrayer', 'defray', meaning 'set free' or 'discharge'.

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Trivia

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1. The term 'defray' was first used in English in the 14th century.

2. In legal terms, a party may be required to defray the costs of a lawsuit.

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Related Concepts

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1. reimbursement: The act or an instance of repaying a debt or expense.

2. expense: A payment made for a good or service; an outflow of money.

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Culture

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In finance and accounting, defraying expenses refers to paying for them as they are incurred, rather than accumulating them and paying in larger sums at a later date. This practice can help manage cash flow and avoid large, unexpected expenses.

How to Memorize "defrayed"

1. visualize
   

   - Visualize the process of paying for something on someone else's behalf.

2. associate
   

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3. mnemonics
   

   - Create a mnemonic using the first letter of each word in 'Defray Expenses'.

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