defrayed Get Printable Handwriting Hear It! Say It! Write It! Learn It! Spelling Test Definition verb. to pay for something or cover costs. Example Sentence The grant defrayed our expenses of the trip. More Example Sentences They defrayed expenses for the event. Synonyms paid; covered; settled Antonyms to get something for free Hear It! Say It! Write It! defrayed Switch to cursive Start Share with your friends: