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/fʌndz/
Meaning & Definition
noun
A sum of money saved or made available for a particular purpose.
The organization has allocated funds for community development projects.
Financial resources that can be used for investment or other expenditures.
Investors are concerned about the availability of funds in the market.
A collection of money or assets set aside for a specific use.
The pension funds need to be managed to ensure future payouts.
verb
To provide money for a particular purpose.
They decided to fund the new research initiative.
To supply money for the execution of a project.
She worked tirelessly to fund her education through scholarships.
Etymology
Derived from Middle English 'funde', from Old French 'funde', from Latin 'fundus' meaning 'bottom, foundation'.
Common Phrases and Expressions
raise funds
to collect money for a specific purpose.
fund of knowledge
a comprehensive base of information.
fundamental
of central importance; basic.
Related Words
funding
the act of providing financial support.
fundraiser
an event designed to raise money for a cause.
Slang Meanings
Dough
I need to save more dough for my vacation.
Moolah
He's got a lot of moolah saved up.