Fund
v.kind, hopefulprofessional
What it means
To provide money for a useful activity or need.
Reach for it when describing provision of money for a project, service, or need
Local businesses fund the free summer lunch program.
Choose between these
7- playful
bankroll
one source informally supplies most of the money
not when Bankroll can sound cynical and suggests control by a wealthy patron.
- everyday
informal support includes money and confidence
not when Back does not specify the amount or even guarantee financial help.
- warm
financial help is one part of wider assistance
not when Support leaves the financial mechanism unclear.
- professional
finance
money enables a purchase or sustained activity
not when Financing often implies debt or an expected return.
- professional
sponsor
support is exchanged for recognition or association
not when Sponsorship may contribute only part of the cost.
- formal
subsidize
payment lowers the cost for users or producers
not when A subsidy covers a shortfall rather than necessarily funding the whole activity.
- formal
underwrite
a party guarantees costs or financial risk
not when Underwriting may never require an actual payment.
Said against
3- defund
- withdraw
- starve of funds
It naturally appears in
3- fund a project
Local businesses fund a project to restore the playground.
- publicly fund
The city will publicly fund the accessible route.
- fully fund
The grant will fully fund the first year of training.
Where this comes from
- wiktionary, English verb sense: provide financial resources opens in a new tab · retrieved 2026-07-26
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