Meaning & Definition of word "Funded"

Funded

/ˈfʌndɪd/

verb:

  • 1. Provided with financial resources or capital.
    • Example: The project was fully funded by a generous grant from the government.
  • 2. Having received the necessary funding.
    • Example: Once the campaign was funded, the team set to work on implementation.
  • 3. To have secured monetary support for a program or initiative.
    • Example: The nonprofit organization was thrilled to learn that their initiative had been funded for another year.

Etymology

The word 'funded' comes from the base word 'fund', which refers to a sum of money set aside for a specific purpose, combined with the suffix '-ed' indicating the action of having money provided.

Common Phrases and Expressions

self-funded:

Financially supported by oneself without outside assistance.

funded project:

A project that has received financial resources for its execution.

funding round:

A phase in which a startup seeks investment from venture capitalists.

Related Words

fund:

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

finance:

The management of large amounts of money, especially by governments or large companies.

investment:

The action or process of investing money for profit.

Slang Meanings of funded

Meaning: Fully supported financially.

Example Sentence: They are completely funded, so there's no need to worry about expenses.

Meaning: Having enough cash backing.

Example Sentence: That venture is funded out the wazoo.