Synonyms of annuity

annuity

noun

ə-ˈnü-ə-tē 

as in subsidy

a sum of money allotted for a specific use by official or formal action

his grandfather's will provided him with an annuity of $5,000 a year to be used for school expenses

Synonyms & Similar Words

• subsidy
• grant
• allotment
• appropriation
• allocation
• assistance
• allowance
• entitlement
• endowment
• fund
• subvention
• aid
• bequest
• benefit
• state aid
• block grant
• trust fund
• foreign aid
• relief
• set-aside
• legacy
• grant-in-aid
• stipend
• advance
• trust

Example Sentences

Recent Examples of annuity

While some annuities can have high fees and limit growth compared to investing on your own, annuities guarantee a steady income stream for retirement — something investing on your own may not provide. — Liz Knueven,kelsey Neubauer, CNBC, 28 Sep. 2026

Buying annuities when rates are high can also provide a larger regular payout. — The Week Us, TheWeek, 28 Sep. 2026

With a single-life immediate annuity, payments continue for the annuitant's lifetime. — Angelica Leicht, CBS News, 17 Sep. 2026