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 funds were allegedly used to finance Hollywood films and extravagant purchases that included hotels, a luxury yacht, art and jewelry. — ABC News, 6 Nov. 2026

The outlook projects an increase in debt payments for bonds the city will likely sell to finance such work. — David Garrick, San Diego Union-Tribune, 6 Nov. 2026

Nor would a wealth tax stop billionaires from financing politics, since the wealthiest hardly need to throw the full weight of their fortunes around to wield political influence. — Daniel Waldenstrom, Foreign Affairs, 6 Nov. 2026

The film will be financed and produced jointly by Paramount Pictures and Blumhouse Atomic, with Paramount handling worldwide distribution. — Anthony D'alessandro, Deadline, 6 Nov. 2026