bankroll
Translation
to finance, to fund, to sponsor
Examples
A wealthy investor bankrolled the new startup.
A wealthy investor bankrolled the new startup.
Who is going to bankroll this expensive project?
Who is going to bankroll this expensive project?
Grammar Patterns
((sth.)) to provide the money for (sth.) A wealthy investor bankrolled the new startup.
Similar Words
Synonyms: fund, finance, sponsor
Etymology
From 'bank' (financial institution) + 'roll' (a roll of banknotes).
Memory Tips
Imagine a 'roll' of cash from a 'bank' being used to fund a project.