Meaning & Definition of Fund in English
English⟶
Fund
/fənd/
noun
1. A reserve of money set aside for some purpose
synonym:
- fund,
- monetary fund
2. A supply of something available for future use
- "He brought back a large store of cuban cigars"
synonym:
- store,
- stock,
- fund
3. A financial institution that sells shares to individuals and invests in securities issued by other companies
synonym:
- investment company,
- investment trust,
- investment firm,
- fund
verb
1. Convert (short-term floating debt) into long-term debt that bears fixed interest and is represented by bonds
synonym:
- fund
2. Place or store up in a fund for accumulation
synonym:
- fund
3. Provide a fund for the redemption of principal or payment of interest
synonym:
- fund
4. Invest money in government securities
synonym:
- fund
5. Accumulate a fund for the discharge of a recurrent liability
- "Fund a medical care plan"
synonym:
- fund
6. Furnish money for
- "The government funds basic research in many areas"
synonym:
- fund
Examples of using
He donated $100,100 to the refugee fund.
A fund was launched to set up a monument in memory of the dead man.
The fund was set up to help orphans.