fund /fʌnd/
1. a reserve of money set aside for some purpose
synset: fund, monetary_fund
2. a supply of something available for future use; "he brought back a large store of Cuban cigars"
3. a financial institution that sells shares to individuals and invests in securities issued by other companies
synset: investment_company, investment_trust, investment_firm, fund
1. convert (short-term floating debt) into long-term debt that bears fixed interest and is represented by bonds
synset: fund
2. place or store up in a fund for accumulation
synset: fund
3. provide a fund for the redemption of principal or payment of interest
synset: fund
4. invest money in government securities
synset: fund
5. accumulate a fund for the discharge of a recurrent liability; "fund a medical care plan"
synset: fund
6. furnish money for; "The government funds basic research in many areas"
synset: fund
Princeton University "About WordNet." WordNet. Princeton University. 2010.
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