Synonyms of funds

funds 1 of 2

noun

plural of fund

as in pocket

available money

my funds were a little low, so I asked my favorite lending institution—Dad—for a small advance on my first paycheck

Synonyms & Similar Words

• pocket
• resources
• cash
• assets
• finances
• chips
• coffers
• bankroll
• exchequer
• capital
• currency
• wherewithal
• gold
• dough
• riches
• financing
• tender
• treasury
• purse
• roll
• means
• wealth
• legal tender
• cash flow
• bread
• substance
• fortune
• pelf
• deep pockets
• scratch
• lucre
• wampum
• opulence
• jack

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

• liabilities
• debts
• indebtedness

funds

2 of 2

verb

present tense third-person singular of fund

1

as in finances

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

her will funded a new science center for her beloved alma mater

Synonyms & Similar Words

• finances
• endows
• establishes
• subsidizes
• grants
• supports
• sponsors
• awards
• organizes
• founds
• contributes
• donates
• promotes
• bequeaths
• underwrites
• backs
• subscribes
• invests (in)
• capitalizes

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

• receives
• defunds
• draws
• disendows
• subsists

2

as in subsidizes

to provide money for

Dad advised me to get a job because he wasn't going to fund my social life forever

Synonyms & Similar Words

• finances
• subsidizes
• stakes
• sponsors
• underwrites
• supports
• bankrolls
• capitalizes
• endorses
• endows
• backs
• advocates
• aids
• maintains
• pays
• refunds
• champions
• defrays
• refinances
• provides (for)
• grubstakes
• springs (for)
• pays off
• cofinances
• liquidates
• stands
• patronizes
• foots
• pays up
• nourishes
• discharges
• recompenses
• settles
• quits
• clears

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

• defunds

Example Sentences

Recent Examples of funds

Noun

And even with funds, many landlords don’t want to rent to those with criminal convictions. — Amber Gaudet july 18, Charlotte Observer, 18 July 2026

The funds also support the construction of stronger fences and nets to protect the Manila clams. — Kasha Patel, CNN Money, 18 July 2026

This actions follows New Hampshire’s 2025 law allowing the state treasurer to invest up to 5% of certain public funds in precious metals and qualifying digital assets. — Sean Stein Smith, Forbes.com, 17 July 2026

Community response to the initiative Lyman especially hopes to gain additional funds for neighbors with decaying property and to improve other property in the neighborhoods. — Julianna Mejia july 17, Kansas City Star, 17 July 2026

Another concern for investors is the tax complexity related to commodities funds. — Darla Mercado, Cfp®,michelle Fox, CNBC, 17 July 2026

In all, the foundation, backed by multi-billionaires Henry and Susan Samueli, said the two funds will give about $15 million to 89 nonprofits. — Andre Mouchard, Oc Register, 10 July 2026

As the original letter noted, the daughter-in-law and son are paying quite a lot of money for the mother’s care because the mother doesn’t have the funds. — Eric Thomas, Sun Sentinel, 10 July 2026

But, to date, no funds have been disbursed to the five regional Workforce Development Boards that use state and federal funding to train workers and link them with potential employers. — Keith M. Phaneuf, Hartford Courant, 10 July 2026

Verb

The credit, established in 2024, uniquely funds physical training infrastructure rather than just wages or tuition. — Alison Griffin, Forbes.com, 17 July 2026

Massie, meanwhile, defended Vance’s criticism, telling reporters that Israel funds online influence campaigns targeting lawmakers who oppose its policies and suggesting the vice president was now experiencing similar attacks. — Samantha-Jo Roth, The Washington Examiner, 16 July 2026

In West Virginia this year, legislators passed the Make West Virginia Healthy Act, which funds county-level public health projects. — Isabella Cueto, STAT, 14 July 2026

His widow, Amy Yasbeck, started the John Ritter Foundation for Aortic Health, which funds Milewicz's research program and has enrolled more than 1,500 families. — Dr. Céline Gounder, CBS News, 13 July 2026

Each vote costs $1, which directly funds San Diego Humane Society’s services, including emergency medical care, animal rescue and Project Wildlife’s rehabilitation efforts, according to their website. — Sydney Brammer, San Diego Union-Tribune, 13 July 2026

The National Science Foundation jointly funds and operates the observatory with the Department of Energy’s Office of Science. — Eric Lagatta, USA Today, 7 July 2026

Established in 2014, the Frieze London Artist Award honors artists at a crucial point in their careers and funds the realization of a new work to be presented at the London fair. — News Desk, Artforum, 7 July 2026

University researchers are expected to raise the money that funds their work. — IEEE Spectrum, 7 July 2026