• noun:   a reserve of money set aside for some purpose
• noun:   a supply of something available for future use
• noun:   a financial institution that sells shares to individuals and invests in securities issued by other companies
• verb:   furnish money for

  Example: "The government funds basic research in many areas"

• verb:   accumulate a fund for the discharge of a recurrent liability

  Example: "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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