fund
fund Lexical Profile
fund Game Scores & Validity
• noun
Financial resources available for use (usually used in the plural).
"The project was delayed because the necessary funds were not released in time."
A sum of money saved, collected, or made available for a particular purpose.
"The hospital established a special fund to purchase new pediatric equipment."
A large or abundant supply of something immaterial that can be drawn upon.
"The retiring professor possesses a rich fund of knowledge about ancient Mediterranean cultures."
• verb
To provide with money for a particular purpose, project, or organization.
"The national science agency decided to fund the climate research study for another three years."
To convert (a short-term debt) into long-term debt bearing fixed interest.
"The government chose to fund the national debt by issuing thirty-year treasury bonds."
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Word Origin & Etymology
Mid 17th century: from Latin 'fundus' meaning 'bottom' or 'piece of land', which later evolved in meaning to 'capital' or 'reserve'.
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