[cover] costs
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to pay for expenses or expenditures related to a particular item, service, or endeavor
- The revenue from the event should be enough to cover costs.
- The grant will help us cover the cost of the new equipment.
- Raising the product's price will help us cover costs and make a profit.
- They insisted on covering the cost of the medical treatment.
- Our goal is to generate enough income to cover costs and invest in future projects.