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defray vs pay

pay vs defray

defray is not a noun while pay is a noun.

defray and pay both are verbs.

Word NounAdjectiveVerbAdverb
defray No No Yes No
pay Yes No Yes No
As verbs, pay is a hypernym of defray; that is, pay is a word with a broader meaning than defray:
  • defray: bear the expenses of
  • pay: give money, usually in exchange for goods or services
defray (noun) pay (noun)
something that remunerates
defray (verb) pay (verb)
bear the expenses of dedicate
bear (a cost or penalty), in recompense for some action
convey, as of a compliment, regards, attention, etc.; bestow
give money, usually in exchange for goods or services
bring in
do or give something to somebody in return
cancel or discharge a debt
make a compensation for
discharge or settle
render
be worth it
Difference between defray and pay

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