Bankroll — Meaning, Definition & Synonyms

noun verb /ˈbaŋk-ˌrōl/ bank·roll

Meaning & Definition of Bankroll

Bankroll (noun)

  1. supply of money, funds

Bankroll (verb)

  1. to supply money for (a business, project, or person)

Bankroll (noun) — Senses, Synonyms & Antonyms

  1. available money

    "my total bankroll right now is $2,000"

    similar: coffers, exchequer, finances, fund, pocket, resources, wherewithal
    related: bread (slang), cash, chips, currency, dough, gold, jack (slang), legal tender, lucre, pelf, scratch (slang), tender, wampum, assets, capital, deep pockets, fortune, means, opulence, riches, roll, substance, wealth, purse, treasury, cash flow, financing
    near: debts, liabilities, indebtedness

Bankroll (verb) — Senses, Synonyms & Antonyms

  1. to provide money for

    "several corporations bankrolled the Broadway musical"

    similar: capitalize, endow, finance, fund, stake, subsidize, underwrite
    related: grubstake, cofinance, refinance, advocate, aid, back, champion, endorse, patronize, sponsor, support, maintain, nourish, provide (for), clear, defray, discharge, foot, liquidate, pay, pay off, pay up, quit, recompense, settle, spring (for), stand, refund
    opposite: defund

Synonyms, Thesaurus & Another Word for Bankroll

The most common words with a similar meaning to Bankroll:

coffers, exchequer, finances, fund, pocket, resources, wherewithal, capitalize, endow, finance, stake, subsidize, underwrite

Antonyms & Opposite Words for Bankroll

Words with the opposite meaning of Bankroll:

defund

Related Words for Bankroll

bread, cash, chips, currency, dough, gold, jack, legal tender, lucre, pelf, scratch, tender, wampum, assets, capital, deep pockets, fortune, means, opulence, riches, roll, substance, wealth, purse, treasury, cash flow, financing, grubstake, cofinance, refinance

Near Antonyms of Bankroll

debts, liabilities, indebtedness

Word Forms of Bankroll

Inflections: bankrolled, bankrolling, bankrolls

Derived words: bankroller (noun)

Origin & Etymology of Bankroll

First known use: 1849

Frequently Asked Questions about Bankroll

What does "Bankroll" mean?

"Bankroll" means supply of money, funds. As an a noun and a verb, it is defined as: supply of money, funds. It has 2 distinct senses.

What is another word for "Bankroll"?

Other words for "Bankroll" include coffers, exchequer, finances, fund, pocket, resources, wherewithal and capitalize. The best synonym depends on which meaning of "Bankroll" you intend.

What are different ways to say "Bankroll"?

There are 68 words and phrases with a similar meaning to "Bankroll". Common alternatives include coffers, exchequer, finances, fund, pocket, resources, wherewithal, capitalize, endow and finance.

What is the opposite of "Bankroll"?

Antonyms of "Bankroll" include defund. Near antonyms include debts, liabilities and indebtedness.

How do you use "Bankroll" in a sentence?

Examples of "Bankroll" in a sentence: "my total bankroll right now is $2,000"; "several corporations bankrolled the Broadway musical".

Is "Bankroll" a noun, verb, or adjective?

"Bankroll" can be used as a noun and a verb, depending on the context.

How do you pronounce "Bankroll"?

"Bankroll" is pronounced /ˈbaŋk-ˌrōl/ and divided into syllables as bank·roll.

What is the origin of the word "Bankroll"?

First known use: 1849.