fund

B1
Pronunciation
/ˈfʌnd/
Noun
4 definition(s)
1 Definition

A sum or source of money.

Example Sentences
  • a fund for the maintenance of underprivileged students
2 Definition

An organization managing such money.

3 Definition

A money-management operation, such as a mutual fund.

Example Sentences
  • Several major funds were declared insolvent recently.
4 Definition

A large supply of something to be drawn upon.

Example Sentences
  • He drew on his immense fund of knowledge.
Verb
3 definition(s)
1 Definition

To pay for.

Example Sentences
  • He used his inheritance to fund his gambling addiction.
2 Definition

To place (money) in a fund.

3 Definition

To form a debt into a stock charged with interest.