Synonyms of finance

finance

verb

1

as in to fund

to provide money for

a local business kindly financed the high school band's trip to New York City

Synonyms & Similar Words

• fund
• subsidize
• underwrite
• support
• capitalize
• bankroll
• endow
• stake
• sponsor
• endorse
• aid
• refinance
• back
• maintain
• advocate
• pay
• provide (for)
• champion
• defray
• cofinance
• pay off
• patronize
• pay up
• grubstake
• liquidate
• refund
• stand
• spring (for)
• nourish
• settle
• foot
• discharge
• quit
• recompense
• clear

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

• defund

2

as in to establish

to furnish (as an institution) with a regular source of income

established a fund to finance a visiting lecturer position at the local college

Synonyms & Similar Words

• fund
• establish
• endow
• found
• subsidize
• support
• organize
• contribute
• grant
• promote
• underwrite
• sponsor
• donate
• award
• subscribe
• invest (in)
• back
• bequeath
• capitalize

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

• receive
• defund
• draw
• disendow
• subsist

Example Sentences

Recent Examples of finance

The studio declined to finance the ambitious project’s conclusion, and Bakshi’s movie soon cooled into one of history’s most conspicuously unfinished epics. — Sarah Shachat, IndieWire, 14 Aug. 2026

In an independent sector where even experienced filmmakers struggle to finance their next project, these are hardly ornamental accolades. — Callum McLennan, Variety, 13 Aug. 2026

Taking on new debt, like financing a car, furniture or appliances, can shift your DTI at the wrong time. — Sharon Wu, USA Today, 13 Aug. 2026

At the same time, technology companies have been turning to the bond market to finance their massive artificial-intelligence build outs. — Michelle Fox, CNBC, 13 Aug. 2026