fund·raise
| \ ˈfənd-ˌrāz
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variants:
or fund-raise
fundraised or fund-raised; fundraising\
ˈfənd-ˌrā-ziŋ
\ or fund-raising; fundraises or fund-raises
\ or fund-raising; fundraises or fund-raises
Definition of fundraise
1
intransitive
: to engage in the organized activity of raising funds to support a cause, campaign, etc.
He donated megabucks to all the trendy charities, and she served on the boards of everything. Perfect combination. He was generous and she was smart and well-organized. She could also fund-raise with the best of them.— Sue Grafton
2
transitive
: to obtain (money) through fundraising activities
About $9000 has been fundraised to cover the costs of flights with the Joss Group contributing $500 after Mrs. Michael appealed for help from Border businesses.— Anthony Bunn
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“Fundraise.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/fundraise. Accessed 20 Apr. 2021.
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