bankroll

²bankroll

verb

Definition of BANKROLL

transitive verb

: to supply money for (a business, project, or person)

— bank·roll·er noun

Examples of BANKROLL

1. <several corporations bankrolled the Broadway musical>

First Known Use of BANKROLL

1928

Related to BANKROLL

Synonyms: finance, capitalize, endow, fund, stake, subsidize, underwrite

Antonyms: defund

Related Words: grubstake; cofinance, refinance; advocate, aid, back, champion, endorse (also indorse), patronize, sponsor, support; maintain, nourish, provide (for); clear, defray, discharge, foot, liquidate, pay, pay off, pay up, quit, recompense, settle, spring (for), stand; refund

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