Fund

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.

• playful

  bankroll

  one source informally supplies most of the money

  not when Bankroll can sound cynical and suggests control by a wealthy patron.

• everyday

  back

  informal support includes money and confidence

  not when Back does not specify the amount or even guarantee financial help.

• warm

  support

  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.

• defund
• withdraw
• starve of funds

• 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.