Meanings of defray costs in English

Those objections pushed Congress to authorize grants to states to defray costs.

The trust is barred by law from using the assets of one account to defray costs of another.

The British government also contracted to use the lower floors and wharf space, which was supposed to defray costs.

Remember that life insurance can also help defray costs and pay off any debt not discharged by death, says Black.

The bill allows the Homeland Security secretary to provide grants to states to help defray costs, but it includes no money for them.

The city has also set up a website urging fans to make tax-deductible donations through credit cards, PayPal or check to help defray costs.

He gets $400,000 annually, plus a $50,000 allowance to help defray costs associated with carrying out his official duties.

The Irish Cancer Society currently spends about €150,000 a year to help defray costs that patients incur travelling for chemotherapy or radiotherapy.

No estimate was given as to the amount of the defrayed costs.