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Definition of fundraise

fundraise

/ˈfʌnd.reɪz/
fund · raise
Adjective:fundraising
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Past Simple:fundraised
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Past Participle:fundraised
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Present Participle:fundraising
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fundraise Lexical Profile

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• verb

1

To seek and gather voluntary financial contributions or donations for a charity, political campaign, school, or other organization.

Example

"The students organized a community bake sale to fundraise for the local animal shelter."

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• Nearby Words

funder
fundie
funding
fundraise
fundraiser
fundraising
funeral

Word Origin & Etymology

Coined in the mid-20th century as a back-formation from the compound nouns 'fundraiser' and 'fundraising', combining 'fund' (from Latin 'fundus', meaning bottom or foundation) and 'raise' (from Old Norse 'reisa').

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Wordmom. (2026). Definition of Fundraise. In Wordmom Dictionary. Retrieved Nov 5, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/dictionary/fundraise
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