fund

²fund

verb

Definition of FUND

transitive verb

1

a : to make provision of resources for discharging the interest or principal of b : to provide funds for <a federally funded program>

2

: to place in a fund : accumulate

3

: to convert into a debt that is payable either at a distant date or at no definite date and that bears a fixed interest <fund a floating debt>

— fund·er \ˈfən-dər\ noun

Examples of FUND

1. The group funded three new scholarships.
2. Who funds the company pension plan?

First Known Use of FUND

1789

Related to FUND

Synonyms: finance, endow, subsidize

Antonyms: defund, disendow

Related Words: establish, found, organize; bequeath, contribute, donate, subscribe, support, underwrite; award, grant; back, promote, sponsor; capitalize, invest (in)

Near Antonyms: draw, receive; subsist

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