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

Given that London is a major financial center, Israeli banks—which are financing the major settlement projects—are now in trouble. — Aluf Benn, Foreign Affairs, 23 Oct. 2026

Shawky, a film critic and festival programmer, points to Egypt, where the film commission focuses on attracting foreign productions rather than financing local films. — Essie Assibu, Variety, 23 Oct. 2026

Its public announcement does not specify how the project will be financed or what returns it is expected to generate. — Nimi Princewill, CNN Money, 22 Oct. 2026

Francisco allegedly sent Cordrey $10,000 in April 2021 to finance the plot. — Nancy Dillon, Rolling Stone, 22 Oct. 2026