Funds — synonyms, definition

1. funds (Noun)

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funds (Noun) — Assets in the form of money. ex. "the necessary funds were obtained by the government's appropriation of the company's operating unit"

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

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

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

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2. funds (Verb)

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

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

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

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

funds (Verb) — Invest money in government securities.

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

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