Fund — synonyms, definition

1. fund (Noun)

accumulation arsenal consistent hoard inventory investment company investment firm investment trust monetary fund quantity reserve stock store supply

fund (Noun) — A reserve of money set aside for some purpose.

fund (Noun) — A supply of something available for future use.

fund (Noun) — A financial institution that sells shares to individuals and invests in securities issued by other companies.

accumulation money nondepository financial institution REIT Real Estate Investment Trust bank deposit base budget cache closed-end fund closed-end investment company deposit face-amount certificate company fixed investment trust government issue hedge fund hedgefund hoard infrastructure issue military issue mutual fund mutual fund company • • •

2. fund (Verb)

assist back finance maintain sponsor subsidise subsidize support underwrite

fund (Verb) — Furnish money for. ex. "The government funds basic research in many areas"

fund (Verb) — Convert (short-term floating debt) into long-term debt that bears fixed interest and is represented by bonds.

fund (Verb) — Place or store up in a fund for accumulation.

fund (Verb) — Provide a fund for the redemption of principal or payment of interest.

fund (Verb) — Invest money in government securities.

fund (Verb) — Accumulate a fund for the discharge of a recurrent liability. ex. "fund a medical care plan"

accumulate amass collect commit compile finance furnish hoard invest pile up place provide put render roll up supply support absorb bankroll grubstake overfund take over underfund pay