fund

/fˈʌnd/

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Noun
a reserve of money set aside for some purpose
Noun
a supply of something available for future use; "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
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
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provide a fund for the redemption of principal or payment of interest
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invest money in government securities
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accumulate a fund for the discharge of a recurrent liability; "fund a medical care plan"
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furnish money for; "The government funds basic research in many areas"