1
a
: a sum of money or other resources whose principal or interest is set apart for a specific objective
b
: money on deposit on which checks or drafts can be drawn
—usually used in plural
c
: capital
d
funds plural
: the stock of the British national debt
—usually used with the
2
: an available quantity of material or intangible resources : supply
3
funds plural
: available pecuniary resources
4
: an organization administering a special fund
funded; funding; funds
1
a
: to make provision of resources for discharging the interest or principal of
b
: to provide funds for
a federally funded program
2
: to place in a fund : accumulate
3
: to convert into a debt that is payable either at a distant date or at no definite date and that bears a fixed interest
fund a floating debt
Synonyms
Examples of fund in a Sentence
Noun
The fund was established to aid the poor.
All her funds were in a checking account.
His funds were getting lower as he continued to look for a job.
The comedian had a large fund of jokes.
Verb
The group funded three new scholarships.
Who funds the company pension plan?
Recent Examples on the Web
Associated Press, Quartz, 18 Apr. 2024
In a statement issued early Thursday to the London Stock Exchange, the deal values each Hipgnosis share at £0.93, a premium of roughly one third the royalty fund’s price at the close of trading on Wednesday.
—Lars Brandle, Billboard, 18 Apr. 2024
The caregiver may be required to complete a background check to receive the funds.
—Kate Sequeira, Los Angeles Times, 18 Apr. 2024
Cargo trains wind through the tall mountains, as does a multimillion-dollar wall along the international border, erected from private funds raised by an organization chaired by former Trump White House strategist Stephen K. Bannon.
—Silvia Foster-Frau, Washington Post, 18 Apr. 2024
Because home prices and mortgage rates have soared, many millennials lack the funds to purchase a first home, a rite of passage for older generations.
—USA TODAY, 17 Apr. 2024
In December, Reuters reported that KKR was seeking to raise up to $7 billion for its first global climate fund, which would focus on energy transition opportunities.
—Ryan Hogg, Fortune Europe, 17 Apr. 2024
Creating a fund for local offices of the state public defender, which will be filled using budget allocations, federal grants, private donations and other sources.
—Natalie Wallington, Kansas City Star, 17 Apr. 2024
Republican proponents had argued those funds were meant for special education students and should be spent in that manner.
—Katie Bernard, Kansas City Star, 5 Apr. 2024
Maritza Dominguez, The Arizona Republic, 19 Apr. 2024
Since its founding in 2004, the company — which sought to bring stories that could spark change to a wide audience — has been a staunch supporter of documentaries focused on social and justice issues, funded by the largesse of a billionaire, ex-eBay president Jeff Skoll.
—Katie Kilkenny, The Hollywood Reporter, 19 Apr. 2024
Private transitional kindergarten is not funded by the state.
—Kate Sequeira, Los Angeles Times, 18 Apr. 2024
Construction of the mobile stage is partially funded by $200,000 of American Rescue Plan money contributed by the city of Charlotte.
—Catherine Muccigrosso, Charlotte Observer, 18 Apr. 2024
These days, the library’s budget runs around $350,000, funded by city taxes and revenue from a local riverfront casino.
—Mike Hixenbaugh, NBC News, 18 Apr. 2024
Ahead of potential weekend voting, Johnson, R-La., was facing a choice between potentially losing his job and funding Ukraine.
—Democrat-Gazette Staff From Wire Reports, arkansasonline.com, 18 Apr. 2024
The last time Pike went to voters with a referendum question was in 2010 when voters approved a $21.4 million capital referendum to fund construction projects in the district.
—Caroline Beck, The Indianapolis Star, 18 Apr. 2024
Late last month, the city of Garden Grove approved a project agreement with a private developer to build a $152-million police station and related parking structure and park project, which will be funded by a $140-million bond and with money from the city’s Measure O sales-tax measure.
—The Editorial Board, Orange County Register, 17 Apr. 2024
Noun
Banks then leverage those funds to provide short-term, low-interest loans to particular borrowers, often in agriculture or small business.
—Associated Press, Quartz, 18 Apr. 2024
In a statement issued early Thursday to the London Stock Exchange, the deal values each Hipgnosis share at £0.93, a premium of roughly one third the royalty fund’s price at the close of trading on Wednesday.
—Lars Brandle, Billboard, 18 Apr. 2024
The caregiver may be required to complete a background check to receive the funds.
—Kate Sequeira, Los Angeles Times, 18 Apr. 2024
Cargo trains wind through the tall mountains, as does a multimillion-dollar wall along the international border, erected from private funds raised by an organization chaired by former Trump White House strategist Stephen K. Bannon.
—Silvia Foster-Frau, Washington Post, 18 Apr. 2024
Because home prices and mortgage rates have soared, many millennials lack the funds to purchase a first home, a rite of passage for older generations.
—USA TODAY, 17 Apr. 2024
In December, Reuters reported that KKR was seeking to raise up to $7 billion for its first global climate fund, which would focus on energy transition opportunities.
—Ryan Hogg, Fortune Europe, 17 Apr. 2024
Creating a fund for local offices of the state public defender, which will be filled using budget allocations, federal grants, private donations and other sources.
—Natalie Wallington, Kansas City Star, 17 Apr. 2024
Republican proponents had argued those funds were meant for special education students and should be spent in that manner.
—Katie Bernard, Kansas City Star, 5 Apr. 2024
Verb
Phase one of the center cost the town about $43 million and was partly funded by COVID-19 relief funds.
—Maritza Dominguez, The Arizona Republic, 19 Apr. 2024
Since its founding in 2004, the company — which sought to bring stories that could spark change to a wide audience — has been a staunch supporter of documentaries focused on social and justice issues, funded by the largesse of a billionaire, ex-eBay president Jeff Skoll.
—Katie Kilkenny, The Hollywood Reporter, 19 Apr. 2024
Private transitional kindergarten is not funded by the state.
—Kate Sequeira, Los Angeles Times, 18 Apr. 2024
Construction of the mobile stage is partially funded by $200,000 of American Rescue Plan money contributed by the city of Charlotte.
—Catherine Muccigrosso, Charlotte Observer, 18 Apr. 2024
These days, the library’s budget runs around $350,000, funded by city taxes and revenue from a local riverfront casino.
—Mike Hixenbaugh, NBC News, 18 Apr. 2024
Ahead of potential weekend voting, Johnson, R-La., was facing a choice between potentially losing his job and funding Ukraine.
—Democrat-Gazette Staff From Wire Reports, arkansasonline.com, 18 Apr. 2024
The last time Pike went to voters with a referendum question was in 2010 when voters approved a $21.4 million capital referendum to fund construction projects in the district.
—Caroline Beck, The Indianapolis Star, 18 Apr. 2024
Late last month, the city of Garden Grove approved a project agreement with a private developer to build a $152-million police station and related parking structure and park project, which will be funded by a $140-million bond and with money from the city’s Measure O sales-tax measure.
—The Editorial Board, Orange County Register, 17 Apr. 2024
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“Fund.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/fund. Accessed 23 Apr. 2024.
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fund
2 of 2 verb
: to supply funds for
a program funded by the state
Etymology
Noun
Latin fundus "bottom, piece of land owned as property" — related to found entry 2, fundamental
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