Finance — Meaning, Definition & Synonyms

noun verb /fə-ˈnan(t)s/ fi·nance

Meaning & Definition of Finance

Finance (noun)

  1. money or other liquid resources of a government, business, group, or individual
  2. the system that includes the circulation of money, the granting of credit, the making of investments, and the provision of banking facilities
  3. the science or study of the management of funds

Finance (verb)

  1. to raise or provide funds or capital for
  2. to furnish with necessary funds
  3. to sell something on credit to (someone)

Finance (verb) — Senses, Synonyms & Antonyms

  1. to provide money for

    "a local business kindly financed the high school band's trip to New York City"

    similar: bankroll, capitalize, endow, 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

  2. to furnish (as an institution) with a regular source of income

    "established a fund to finance a visiting lecturer position at the local college"

    similar: endow, fund, subsidize
    related: establish, found, organize, bequeath, contribute, donate, subscribe, support, underwrite, award, grant, back, promote, sponsor, capitalize, invest (in)
    opposite: defund, disendow
    near: draw, receive, subsist

Synonyms, Thesaurus & Another Word for Finance

The most common words with a similar meaning to Finance:

bankroll, capitalize, endow, fund, stake, subsidize, underwrite

Antonyms & Opposite Words for Finance

Words with the opposite meaning of Finance:

defund, disendow

Related Words for Finance

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, establish, found

Near Antonyms of Finance

draw, receive, subsist

Word Forms of Finance

Inflections: financed, financing

Origin & Etymology of Finance

borrowed from French finances, going back to Middle French, "monetary resources, revenue," in singular, "money, resource," from finer "to pay by way of settlement, make a payment" (derivative of fin "final agreement, payment, fine:3") + -ance -ance

First known use: 1656

Vocabulary Lists & Topics for Finance

  • Topics: Shopping & Money, Business & Economics

Words & Phrases Containing Finance

finance company, finance house, self-finance, high finance, cofinance, prefinance

Frequently Asked Questions about Finance

What does "Finance" mean?

"Finance" means money or other liquid resources of a government, business, group, or individual. As an a noun and a verb, it is defined as: money or other liquid resources of a government, business, group, or individual. It has 2 distinct senses.

What is another word for "Finance"?

Other words for "Finance" include bankroll, capitalize, endow, fund, stake, subsidize and underwrite. The best synonym depends on which meaning of "Finance" you intend.

What are different ways to say "Finance"?

There are 46 words and phrases with a similar meaning to "Finance". Common alternatives include bankroll, capitalize, endow, fund, stake, subsidize and underwrite.

What is the opposite of "Finance"?

Antonyms of "Finance" include defund and disendow. Near antonyms include draw, receive and subsist.

How do you use "Finance" in a sentence?

Examples of "Finance" in a sentence: "a local business kindly financed the high school band's trip to New York City"; "established a fund to finance a visiting lecturer position at the local college".

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

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

How do you pronounce "Finance"?

"Finance" is pronounced /fə-ˈnan(t)s/ and divided into syllables as fi·nance.

What is the origin of the word "Finance"?

"Finance" comes from borrowed from French finances, going back to Middle French, "monetary resources, revenue," in singular, "money, resource," from finer "to pay by way of settlement, make a payment" (derivative of fin "final agreement, payment, fine:3") + -ance -ance. First known use: 1656.