fund

Definition

  • n. a reserve of money set aside for some purpose
  • v. convert (short-term floating debt) into long-term debt that bears fixed interest and is represented by bonds
  • v. place or store up in a fund for accumulation
  • v. provide a fund for the redemption of principal or payment of interest

Word forms

Past participle
funded
Present participle
funding
Past tense
funded
Third person singular
funds

Example sentences

  1. n.

    The charity relies on a fund to support its community programs.

  2. vt.

    The government plans to fund new educational initiatives this year.