B1verbmoneypolitics
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to provide the money needed for a project, event or person
In context
The government will fund the new bridge with money from taxes.
Her studies were funded by a scholarship from a local company.
The festival is funded mostly by ticket sales and donations.
Words that go with fund
verb + noun
- fund a projectThe charity wants to fund a project to build a school.
- fund researchSeveral companies fund research into clean energy.
- fund educationTaxes are used to fund education and healthcare.
verb + preposition
- be funded byThe program is funded by the European Union.
- fund throughMany small theaters fund their shows through donations.
adverb + verb
- fully fundThe council promised to fully fund the new library.
Common mistakes
Incorrect:
The company funded for the project.Correct: The company funded the project.