Fund

/fʌnd/

Meaning & Definition

noun

A sum of money saved or made available for a particular purpose.

The charity has set up a fund to support local schools.

A reserve of money for future use.

She withdrew money from her retirement fund.

A pool of money managed for the purpose of investment.

He invested in a mutual fund to diversify his portfolio.

verb

To provide money for a particular purpose.

The government has agreed to fund the new infrastructure project.

To supply with money, typically for a specific purpose.

They funded the research project through private donations.

Late Middle English: from Latin fundus 'bottom, land, estate'.

raise funds

To collect money for a specific purpose.

funding gaps

Shortfalls in financial support for projects.

trade fund

A fund that invests in stocks and bonds.

fundraiser

A person or event that is organized to collect money for a specific cause.

funding

The act of providing money for a project.

fundamental

Serving as a base or foundation.

Funders

The funders are crucial for getting the project off the ground.

Bankroll

They need someone to bankroll their new business idea.