fund

fund

verb

Definition of FUND

1

to furnish (as an institution) with a regular source of income <her will funded a new science center for her beloved alma mater>

Synonyms finance, fund, subsidize

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

Near Antonyms draw, receive; subsist

Antonyms defund, disendow

2

to provide money for <Dad advised me to get a job because he wasn't going to fund my social life forever>

Synonyms bankroll, capitalize, endow, fund, stake, subsidize, underwrite

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

Antonyms defund