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defray

de·fray

defray

 
 
pronunciation:
dih freI
part of speech: transitive verb
inflections: defrays, defraying, defrayed
definition: to pay or assist in the payment of (costs or the like).
Your contributions will help to defray the expenses of the festival.
derivation: defrayer (n.)