defray
How many syllables in defray?
There are 2 syllables in the word defray.How to pronounce defray:
Definition of defray:
- defray:
- The past tense of Defray is defrayed.
Synonyms for defray:
aid
capitalize
clear
cover
discharge
endow
finance
foot
fund
liquidate
maintain
meet
pay
pay off
pay up
recompense
settle
spring (for)
stand
subsidize
underwrite
Antonyms for defray:
attach
claim
collect
combine
deposit
gather
hoard
hold
join
keep
retain
save
set aside
take
unite
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