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fund
A financial institution that sells shares to individuals and invests in securities issued by other companies
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noun
A financial institution that sells shares to individuals and invests in securities issued by other companies
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”
verb
Furnish money for
“The government funds basic research in many areas”
verb
Accumulate a fund for the discharge of a recurrent liability
“Fund a medical care plan”
verb
Invest money in government securities
verb
Provide a fund for the redemption of principal or payment of interest
verb
Place or store up in a fund for accumulation
verb
Convert (short-term floating debt) into long-term debt that bears fixed interest and is represented by bonds
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He brought back a large store of Cuban cigars
The government funds basic research in many areas
Fund a medical care plan
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