Antonyms for de-fraying


Grammar : Verb
Spell : dih-frey
Phonetic Transcription : dɪˈfreɪ


Definition of de-fraying

Origin :
  • 1540s, from Middle French defraier (15c.), from de- "out" (see de-) + fraier "spend," from Old French frais "costs, damages caused by breakage," from Latin fractum, neuter past participle of frangere "to break" (see fraction). Alternative etymology traces second element to Old High German fridu "peace," via Vulgar Latin *fredum "fine, cost."
  • As in pay : verb give money for goods, services
  • As in redeem : verb recover possession
  • As in redeem : verb atone for; compensate
  • As in spend : verb give, pay out
  • As in defray : verb pay
  • As in disburse : verb spend money

Synonyms for de-fraying

Based on : Thesaurus.com - Gutenberg.org - Dictionary.com - Random House Unabridged Dictionary, © Random House, Inc. 2019