Synonyms for

Fund

Verb / fʌnd / Another word for fund — explore alternatives below. For syllable breakdowns and pronunciation, see this word on Syllablesworld.

Definition

A sum of money saved or made available for a particular purpose.

Synonyms & similar words

stock store investmentcompany investmentfirm monetaryfund investmenttrust capital assets resources money finances funds funding backing support subsidy grant endowment stake investment contribution donation gift offering allowance payment

Synonyms by register

Formal

finance endow subsidize support

Informal

bankroll foot pay for chip in

Literary

provision resource

Antonyms

starve deplete drain exhaust impoverish

Common collocations

  • venture capital fund
  • mutual fund
  • pension fund
  • seed fund
  • emergency fund
  • raise funds
  • fund management
  • fundraising event

Word family

noun fund
verb fund
adjective funded

Usage note

As a verb, 'fund' often implies providing the financial resources for a project or organization. It can also be used more generally to mean 'to finance'.

Example sentences

  1. My parents set up a fund for my college education.
  2. I need to raise funds for my school project.
  3. The company has a fund for employee benefits.
  4. The government provided funds for the new park.
  5. We donated some funds to the local charity.

Quotes

  • We need to fund more research to find a cure for cancer. - Barack Obama
  • The best way to predict your future is to create it. - Peter Drucker
  • The greatest wealth is to live content with little. - Plato

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