Synonyms & related words for defray

Find synonyms, related words, and the definition of defray — including reimburse, pay, cover. Dendril is a free visual thesaurus that shows them on an interactive map where stronger matches sit closer to the center — no signup, no ads.

Words related to defray

Explore words related to defray — words associated with it, words that go with it, and its nearest matches in meaning. Related words include defrayal, expenses, costs, recoupable, defrayment, fees, recoup, subsidize. Click any word to make it the center of the map and keep exploring the web of connections.

Synonyms for defray

Common synonyms for defray include reimburse, pay, cover — words that share a close meaning. Hover or tap any word on the map for its definition and part of speech.

Where does defray come from?

The word defray breaks down into 2 roots of French origin: de-, from French des- (“out, completely”); and fray, from French frais (“cost, expense”). Explore each root to see other English words built from the same source.