Definition of fund

Scrabble & Words with friends points


  • fund is a valid Scrabble US word with a point value of 8
  • fund is a valid Scrabble UK word with a point value of 8
  • fund is a valid Words with friends word with a point value of 10

Definition of fund


  • a reserve of money set aside for some purpose (noun)

    Synonyms

    1. monetary fund
  • a financial institution that sells shares to individuals and invests in securities issued by other companies (noun)

    Synonyms

    1. investment company
    2. investment firm
    3. investment trust
  • a supply of something available for future use (noun)

    Synonyms

    1. stock
    2. store
  • accumulate a fund for the discharge of a recurrent liability (verb)

    Examples

    1. fund a medical care plan
  • convert (short-term floating debt) into long-term debt that bears fixed interest and is represented by bonds (verb)
  • furnish money for (verb)

    Examples

    1. The government funds basic research in many areas
  • invest money in government securities (verb)
  • place or store up in a fund for accumulation (verb)
  • provide a fund for the redemption of principal or payment of interest (verb)

See definition of fund in Merriam Webster