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fund

UK/ˈfʌnd/ US/ˈfʌnd/ common
noun (3) verb (6)

noun

1.

a reserve of money set aside for some purpose

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2.

a supply of something available for future use

  • “he brought back a large store of Cuban cigars”
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3.

a financial institution that sells shares to individuals and invests in securities issued by other companies

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verb

1.

convert (short-term floating debt) into long-term debt that bears fixed interest and is represented by bonds

2.

place or store up in a fund for accumulation

3.
4.

invest money in government securities

5.

accumulate a fund for the discharge of a recurrent liability

  • “fund a medical care plan”
6.

furnish money for

  • “The government funds basic research in many areas”

Origin

PIE word *bʰudʰmḗn Borrowed from Latin fundus. Doublet of fond and fundus.

Phrases

  • alternative fund
  • alternative investment fund
  • balanced fund
  • bond fund
  • CAT fund
  • chit fund
  • closed-end fund
  • collateralized fund obligation

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