English

fund

fʌnd, ˈfʌnd
Meaning: to provide the money for something
Part of Speech: Verb Alternative Readings: ˈfʌnd

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Verb inflections

Form Inflected form
Base fund
3rd person singular present funds
Present participle funding
Past funded
Will future will fund
Going-to future going to fund
Imperative negative don't fund / do not fund

Example sentences

The government decided to fund the new research project.
The government decided to fund the new research project.
The university received a large endowment to fund its new research center.
The university received a large endowment to fund its new research center.
A consortium of international banks funded the project.
A consortium of international banks funded the project.
The city debated taxation to fund public schools.
The city debated taxation to fund public schools.
A syndicate of private investors is funding the new project.
A syndicate of private investors is funding the new project.

Usage Notes

Often used for large-scale projects, research, or public services that require significant financial backing.

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