Funding — Meaning, Definition & Synonyms

verb noun

Meaning & Definition of Funding

Funding (verb)

  1. to make provision of resources for discharging the interest or principal of
  2. to provide funds for
  3. to place in a fund, accumulate

Funding (noun) — Senses, Synonyms & Antonyms

  1. as in financing, subsidy

    similar: bankrolling, endowment, financing, subsidy, aegis, auspice, backing, patronage, sponsorship, encouragement, fosterage, aid, assistance, help

Funding (verb) — Senses, Synonyms & Antonyms

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

    "her will funded a new science center for her beloved alma mater"

    similar: endowing, financing, subsidizing
    related: establishing, founding, organizing, bequeathing, contributing, donating, subscribing, supporting, underwriting, awarding, granting, backing, promoting, sponsoring, capitalizing, investing (in)
    opposite: defunding, disendowing
    near: drawing, receiving, subsisting

  2. to provide money for

    "Dad advised me to get a job because he wasn't going to fund my social life forever"

    similar: bankrolling, capitalizing, endowing, financing, staking, subsidizing, underwriting
    related: grubstaking, cofinancing, refinancing, advocating, aiding, backing, championing, endorsing, patronizing, sponsoring, supporting, maintaining, nourishing, providing (for), clearing, defraying, discharging, footing, liquidating, paying, paying off, paying up, quitting, recompensing, settling, springing (for), standing, refunding
    opposite: defunding

Related Entry: Fund (verb)

Fund is a different word from Funding. The synonyms below are for fund, not for funding.

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

    "her will funded a new science center for her beloved alma mater"

    similar: endow, finance, 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

  2. to provide money for

    "Dad advised me to get a job because he wasn't going to fund my social life forever"

    similar: bankroll, capitalize, endow, finance, 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 Funding

The most common words with a similar meaning to Funding:

bankrolling, endowment, financing, subsidy, aegis, auspice, backing, patronage, sponsorship, encouragement, fosterage, aid, assistance, help, endowing, subsidizing, capitalizing, staking, underwriting

Antonyms & Opposite Words for Funding

Words with the opposite meaning of Funding:

defunding, disendowing

Related Words for Funding

establishing, founding, organizing, bequeathing, contributing, donating, subscribing, supporting, awarding, granting, promoting, sponsoring, investing (in), grubstaking, cofinancing, refinancing, advocating, aiding, championing, endorsing, patronizing, maintaining, nourishing, providing (for), clearing, defraying, discharging, footing, liquidating, paying

Near Antonyms of Funding

drawing, receiving, subsisting

Word Forms of Funding

Inflections: funded, funds

Derived words: funder (noun)

Origin & Etymology of Funding

derivative of fund:1

First known use: 1764

Vocabulary Lists & Topics for Funding

Frequently Asked Questions about Funding

What does "Funding" mean?

"Funding" means to make provision of resources for discharging the interest or principal of. As an a verb and a noun, it is defined as: to make provision of resources for discharging the interest or principal of. It has 3 distinct senses.

What is another word for "Funding"?

Other words for "Funding" include bankrolling, endowment, financing, subsidy, aegis, auspice, backing and patronage. The best synonym depends on which meaning of "Funding" you intend.

What are different ways to say "Funding"?

There are 57 words and phrases with a similar meaning to "Funding". Common alternatives include bankrolling, endowment, financing, subsidy, aegis, auspice, backing, patronage, sponsorship and encouragement.

What is the opposite of "Funding"?

Antonyms of "Funding" include defunding and disendowing. Near antonyms include drawing, receiving and subsisting.

How do you use "Funding" in a sentence?

Examples of "Funding" in a sentence: "her will funded a new science center for her beloved alma mater"; "Dad advised me to get a job because he wasn't going to fund my social life forever".

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

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

Is "Funding" useful for IELTS, TOEFL, and other English exams?

As a B2-level word, "Funding" is typical of Cambridge B2 First (FCE), IELTS band 5.5–6.5, TOEFL iBT 72–94, PTE Academic 59–75, TOEIC Listening & Reading 785+.

What is the origin of the word "Funding"?

"Funding" comes from derivative of fund:1. First known use: 1764.