noun
a reserve of money set aside for some purpose
Synonyms
monetary fund
noun
a supply of something available for future use
Synonyms
Examples
- he brought back a large store of Cuban cigars
noun
a financial institution that sells shares to individuals and invests in securities issued by other companies
Synonyms
investment company
investment trust
investment firm
verb
convert (short-term floating debt) into long-term debt that bears fixed interest and is represented by bonds
verb
place or store up in a fund for accumulation
verb
provide a fund for the redemption of principal or payment of interest
verb
invest money in government securities
verb
accumulate a fund for the discharge of a recurrent liability
Examples
- fund a medical care plan
verb
furnish money for
Examples
- The government funds basic research in many areas