Defrayment

Pronunciation: /dɪˈfreɪmənt/

Definitions of defrayment

noun the act of paying for something; payment

Example Sentences

A1 I made a defrayment for my new laptop.

A2 The defrayment for the concert tickets was due last week.

B1 She requested defrayment for the services rendered.

B2 The defrayment plan allowed for monthly installments.

C1 The defrayment process was streamlined to improve efficiency.

C2 The defrayment of the loan was completed ahead of schedule.

Examples of defrayment in a Sentence

formal The defrayment of the invoice must be made within 30 days.

informal Don't worry about the defrayment, I'll take care of it.

slang I'll cover the defrayment for now, you can pay me back later.

figurative The defrayment of his debt to society was seen as a necessary step towards redemption.

Grammatical Forms of defrayment

• past tense: defrayed
• plural: defrayments
• comparative: more defraying
• superlative: most defraying
• present tense: defrays
• future tense: will defray
• perfect tense: has defrayed
• continuous tense: is defraying
• singular: defrayment
• positive degree: defray
• infinitive: to defray
• gerund: defraying
• participle: defrayed

Origin and Evolution of defrayment

First Known Use: 1500 year

Language of Origin: Middle English

Story behind the word: The word 'defrayment' originated from Middle English, derived from the Old French word 'defraier' meaning 'to spend money'.

Evolution of the word: Over time, 'defrayment' has retained its meaning of payment or settlement of a debt, but has also come to be used more broadly to refer to the act of covering expenses or costs.