defray

The latter was augmented by loans available to countries to defray the rising costs of basic edibles and foodstuffs (cereals).

The fact is, that Bonaparte had scarcely enough to maintain himself at Ajaccio and to defray our posting expenses to Paris.

Subscriptions were solicited from property holders to defray expenses for securing right-of-way privileges.

The third stipulation is, that you sign over your properties to defray the expenses of the war; this you have also done.