fund
/fˈʌnd/ · 1 syllable
Meaning
noun
- a reserve of money set aside for some purpose
- a supply of something available for future use
“he brought back a large store of Cuban cigars” - a financial institution that sells shares to individuals and invests in securities issued by other companies
verb
- convert (short-term floating debt) into long-term debt that bears fixed interest and is represented by bonds
- place or store up in a fund for accumulation
- provide a fund for the redemption of principal or payment of interest
- invest money in government securities
- accumulate a fund for the discharge of a recurrent liability
“fund a medical care plan” - furnish money for
“The government funds basic research in many areas”
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