Defray(verb)

Provide money to pay (a cost or expense).
Hindi meaning:खर्च उठाना
Synonyms: Pay, Cover, Meet, Finance
Antonyms: Charge, Collect, Demand, Withhold
Example: The company agreed to defray the travel expenses for the conference.
Trick to remember: “De + fray” = fray yani expenses ka tension; de do paisa and tension cut — defray = cost ko cover karna.
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