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noun

ˈfənd How to pronounce fund (audio)
Definition of fundnext
1
as in budget
a sum of money set aside for a particular purpose our club has a fund for parties—which we like to have as often as possible

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2
as in resources
funds plural available money my funds were a little low, so I asked my favorite lending institution—Dad—for a small advance on my first paycheck

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3
as in supply
the number of individuals or amount of something available at any given time we have a deep fund of volunteers to call on when there is an unexpected need for help

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fund

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verb

1
as in to finance
to furnish (as an institution) with a regular source of income her will funded a new science center for her beloved alma mater

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2
as in to subsidize
to provide money for Dad advised me to get a job because he wasn't going to fund my social life forever

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Recent Examples of fund
Noun
Transparentem called on suppliers and buyers to agree in advance on how future remediation will be funded, including through collective funds or insurance programs. — Alexandra Harrell, Footwear News, 13 Aug. 2026 In some cases, because delivery drivers could only pay for orders using Grubhub credit cards that were sometimes declined for insufficient funds, restaurants were often left unpaid for food that was already prepared. — Todd Feurer, CBS News, 13 Aug. 2026
Verb
The post also advertises that 10% of profits from sales of its new game expansion decks will go toward funding the monument as well. — Josh Dinner, Space.com, 14 Aug. 2026 The Intel stock sale followed Alphabet 's June announcement that the Google parent was selling $80 billion in stock (later upsized to $85 billion) to fund its own AI ambitions. — Morgan Chittum, CNBC, 14 Aug. 2026 See All Example Sentences for fund
Recent Examples of Synonyms for fund
  1. budget
  2. resources
  3. supply
  4. finance
  5. subsidize
  6. deposit
  7. pocket
  8. inventory
Noun
  • This includes a minimum of $100,000 for OCPS to make up for budget deficits.
    — Amy Drew Thompson, The Orlando Sentinel, 13 Aug. 2026
  • The budget has emerged as a dividing line between those candidates and the two unions.
    — Kate Armanini, Chicago Tribune, 13 Aug. 2026
Definition of budget
Noun
  • Families with greater financial resources are often better positioned to purchase care, access expert guidance and preserve assets for future generations.
    — Samir Shah, Fortune, 11 Aug. 2026
  • Despite notable achievements in reducing deforestation and directing resources to foster ecological investments, the government has often struggled to counter a conservative Congress where agribusiness interests wield significant influence.
    — ABC News, ABC News, 11 Aug. 2026
Definition of resources
Noun
  • Ships can take on new supplies and allow its sailors to rest and relax during those port calls.
    — Tim Lister, CNN Money, 15 Aug. 2026
  • Basic groceries like milk, cheese, eggs, and pancake mix are also available, though guests are equally free to bring their own supplies to cook in their rooms.
    — Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 15 Aug. 2026
Definition of supply
Verb
  • Before 2021, foreign aid financed roughly three-quarters of public expenditures.
    — Kara Fox, CNN Money, 15 Aug. 2026
  • But so far, the US has stopped short of targeting the major Chinese banks that finance the trade.
    — Magdalena Del Valle, Fortune, 15 Aug. 2026
Definition of finance
Verb
  • The state needs to have programs to help incentivize and help subsidize these hazard mitigation measures and home hardening measures.
    — John Ramos, CBS News, 12 Aug. 2026
  • The intent is to win fast, but the capital that should fund growth ends up subsidizing speed.
    — Ashish Srimal, Forbes.com, 12 Aug. 2026
Definition of subsidize
Noun
  • The bank then converts that spending into market share gains across deposits, credit cards, capital markets and banking.
    — Liz Napolitano, CNBC, 16 Aug. 2026
  • These credit cards are opened with a one-time deposit that serves as collateral.
    — Adriana Morga, Fortune, 15 Aug. 2026
Definition of deposit
Noun
  • And Mendoza took another big hit on the final play of his third drive while extending out of the pocket.
    — Sam Warren, New York Times, 14 Aug. 2026
  • ArianeGroup’s pockets are not bottomless, so this bears watching.
    — Eric Berger, ArsTechnica, 14 Aug. 2026
Definition of pocket
Noun
  • Bartman said local businesses also rely on storage units, particularly those that don't have enough room to store equipment or inventory.
    — James Taylor, CBS News, 11 Aug. 2026
  • The combination create a larger pool of premium digital out-of-home national, local and programmatic inventory across cinema, office and residential buildings and will enhance NCM’s data, targeting and measurement capabilities.
    — Jill Goldsmith, Deadline, 11 Aug. 2026
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