English dictionary

fund

/f/@/nd/

Definitions, examples, synonyms and antonyms from WordNet 3.0.

noun

a reserve of money set aside for some purpose

noun.possession

Synonyms monetary fund

Source: WordNet 3.0
a supply of something available for future use

noun.possession

Synonyms stock store

Source: WordNet 3.0
a financial institution that sells shares to individuals and invests in securities issued by other companies

noun.group

Synonyms investment company investment firm investment trust

Source: WordNet 3.0
An aggregation or deposit of resources from which supplies are or may be drawn for carrying on any work, or for maintaining existence.

noun

Source: webster1913

convert (short-term floating debt) into long-term debt that bears fixed interest and is represented by bonds

verb.possession

Source: WordNet 3.0
place or store up in a fund for accumulation

verb.possession

Source: WordNet 3.0
provide a fund for the redemption of principal or payment of interest

verb.possession

Source: WordNet 3.0
invest money in government securities

verb.possession

Source: WordNet 3.0
accumulate a fund for the discharge of a recurrent liability

verb.possession

Examples
Fund a medical care plan.

Source: WordNet 3.0
furnish money for

verb.possession

Examples
The government funds basic research in many areas.

Source: WordNet 3.0
To provide and appropriate a fund or permanent revenue for the payment of the interest of; to make permanent provision of resources (as by a pledge of revenue from customs) for discharging the interest of or principal of; as, to <i>fund</i> government notes.

verb

Source: webster1913