fund

Meanings

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

Synonyms

investment company, investment firm, investment trust, monetary fund, stock, store