fund
Translation
fund, funds, capital
Examples
The school started a fund for a new library.
The school started a fund for a new library.
They have sufficient funds for the project.
They have sufficient funds for the project.
Grammar Patterns
a fund for ((sth.)) a fund for a new hospital
to raise funds to raise funds for charity
Similar Words
Synonyms: capital, reserve, endowment
Etymology
From Latin 'fundus' meaning 'bottom, foundation, piece of land'. The sense of 'money' comes from the idea of a 'base' of capital.
Memory Tips
Imagine a 'foundation' ('fundus') of money for a specific purpose.