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Funding

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

Definition

The act of providing financial resources or support for a particular purpose.

Synonyms & similar words

financialsupport fund support backing financialbacking financing capital funds money investment grants subsidies stipends scholarships support endowment donations contributions aid assistance resources provision financing sponsoring patronage

Synonyms by register

Formal

financing capitalization provision endowment

Informal

cash dough bucks loot

Literary

resources wherewithal

Antonyms

poverty debt shortage deficit deprivation scarcity

Common collocations

  • seed funding
  • venture funding
  • public funding
  • private funding
  • funding round
  • funding gap
  • funding mechanism

Word family

noun funding
verb fund
adjective funded

Usage note

Funding typically refers to the act of providing money for a particular purpose. It is often used in contexts related to business, projects, or organizations.

Example sentences

  1. The school received funding to build a new playground.
  2. The non-profit organization relies on funding from donations.
  3. The government provided funding for research on renewable energy.
  4. The company secured funding from investors to expand their business.
  5. The scholarship program offers funding for students to attend college.

Quotes

  • 'Funding for education has always been a struggle, but it is the key to our future.' - Solomon Ortiz
  • 'The best way to predict the future is to create it.' - Peter Drucker
  • 'Funding and access to capital is the key to any successful business.' - Richard Branson

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