Defraying: meaning, definitions and examples

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defraying

 

[ dɪˈfreɪɪŋ ]

Verb
Context #1 | Verb

financial context

Defraying refers to the act of paying a portion of an expense or cost. It typically involves covering costs associated with services or obligations, thereby relieving the burden on the party responsible for the full amount. This term is often used in financial discussions, particularly relating to expenses that might be shared or subsidized, such as educational costs or organizational fees. The ultimate goal of defraying is to ease the financial load.

Synonyms

covering, offsetting, paying, settling

Examples of usage

  • The organization is defraying costs for the event.
  • Scholarships help in defraying tuition expenses for students.
  • The fundraiser aims at defraying medical expenses for families.

Translations

Translations of the word "defraying" in other languages:

🇵🇹 cobertura

🇮🇳 भुगतान करना

🇩🇪 Kostenübernahme

🇮🇩 membiayai

🇺🇦 покриття витрат

🇵🇱 pokrycie kosztów

🇯🇵 費用の負担

🇫🇷 défrayer

🇪🇸 pagar

🇹🇷 masrafları karşılama

🇰🇷 비용을 부담하다

🇸🇦 تحمل النفقات

🇨🇿 úhrada nákladů

🇸🇰 úhrada nákladov

🇨🇳 支付费用

🇸🇮 kritje stroškov

🇮🇸 kostnaðarbætur

🇰🇿 шығындарды жабу

🇬🇪 ხარჯების დაფარვა

🇦🇿 xərcləri qarşılamaq

🇲🇽 cubrir gastos

Etymology

The word 'defray' originates from the Middle English term 'defrayen,' which itself comes from the Old French 'desfrayer,' meaning 'to pay or settle.' The roots can be traced back to the Latin term 'frigere,' which means 'to cool' or 'to break,' metaphorically relating to breaking the burden of costs. Over centuries, the usage of 'defray' evolved, particularly during periods when communal and governmental assistance in covering costs became increasingly common. In the modern lexicon, it is often associated with financial discussions, scholarships, and funds raised for specific purposes.

Word Frequency Rank

Positioned at #20,551, this word is part of extensive vocabulary. It's relatively rare in general usage but may be important in specific fields or formal writing.