finance
1 of 2noun
fi·nance fə-ˈnan(t)s 
ˈfī-ˌnan(t)s,
fī-ˈnan(t)s 1
finances plural : money or other liquid resources of a government, business, group, or individual
The library closed due to a lack of finances.
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
An expert in finance predicts a global recession.
4
: the obtaining of funds or capital : financing
business expansion for which finance would otherwise be unavailable
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2 of 2verb
financed; financing
transitive verb
1
a
: to raise or provide funds or capital for
finance a new house
b
: to furnish with necessary funds
finance a son through college
2
: to sell something to on credit
Synonyms
Noun
- bankroll
- coffers
- exchequer
- fund
- resources
- wherewithal
Verb
- bankroll
- capitalize
- endow
- fund
- stake
- subsidize
- underwrite
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Example Sentences
Noun She's taking a course on personal finance. an expert in finance who predicts global economic disaster The library closed due to a lack of finances. Verb His parents financed his college education. The study was financed by a government grant. They financed him to study abroad. See More
Recent Examples on the Web Scott Nover, Quartz, 7 Sep. 2022 Arnal joined Bed Bath & Beyond in May 2020 following a career in finance at Avon, Walgreen (WBA)s Boots Alliance and Procter & Gamble (PG). Jordan Valinsky, CNN, 6 Sep. 2022 De Leon graduated with a degree in finance and a minor in economics. Nerdwallet, cleveland, 3 Sep. 2022 Although automobiles achieve ideal fuel economy at various speeds, gas mileage often declines dramatically at speeds of more than 50 mph, says Will Gogolak, an assistant teaching professor in finance at Carnegie Mellon University’s Heinz College. Laura Daily, Washington Post, 30 Aug. 2022 She’s drawn to NFTs and crypto currency not from a deep interest in finance, but from the possibilities afforded by the coming together of technology, culture and free expression. Steve Appleford, SPIN, 23 Aug. 2022 While at Oklahoma State, Lauren will study business, focusing on finance. Marlee Zanna Thompson, The Arizona Republic, 14 Aug. 2022 The city allows companies in industries such as utilities and finance to send limited numbers of essential workers to do their jobs on site, but Mr. Chen’s company is afraid he could get caught in a lockdown and stuck at home. Raffaele Huang, WSJ, 3 Sep. 2022 According to its website, Overby-Seawell's customers include banks, credit unions, mortgage servicers, finance companies and property investors. Frank Bajak, ajc, 3 Sep. 2022 Reuters, NBC News, 17 Aug. 2022 Bain is helping finance the venture and will work with Barber on the design of the sites and other aspects of the project, according to a spokesman. Lydia O’neal, WSJ, 3 May 2022 Taken together, that trade is worth tens of billions of dollars a year to Russia, helping to finance President Vladimir Putin's war effort. Mark Thompson, CNN, 8 Mar. 2022 Ryan Smith is helping to finance the film, which is set to shoot in Thomasville, Ga., starting in mid-February. Gene Maddaus, Variety, 25 Nov. 2021 That report details proposed changes to an agreement between Royal Capital Group and the city, which is helping to finance ThriveOn King. Tom Daykin, Milwaukee Journal Sentinel, 9 Nov. 2021 Similar measures have been adopted in several European countries to help finance measures that will protect consumers the energy-price shock. Reade Pickert, Fortune, 25 Aug. 2022 Other developers are hoping the government will help finance technologies and business plans that are still in their infancy. New York Times, 22 Aug. 2022 Trimming or delaying capital projects can help finance chiefs conserve cash. Kristin Broughton, WSJ, 15 Aug. 2022 See More
Noun
While Digital World’s management can pay millions to buy itself six more months, the ordeal shows the practical limitation of what happens when two of the trendiest buzzwords in finance—SPACs and meme stocks—converge. Scott Nover, Quartz, 7 Sep. 2022 Arnal joined Bed Bath & Beyond in May 2020 following a career in finance at Avon, Walgreen (WBA)s Boots Alliance and Procter & Gamble (PG). Jordan Valinsky, CNN, 6 Sep. 2022 De Leon graduated with a degree in finance and a minor in economics. Nerdwallet, cleveland, 3 Sep. 2022 Although automobiles achieve ideal fuel economy at various speeds, gas mileage often declines dramatically at speeds of more than 50 mph, says Will Gogolak, an assistant teaching professor in finance at Carnegie Mellon University’s Heinz College. Laura Daily, Washington Post, 30 Aug. 2022 She’s drawn to NFTs and crypto currency not from a deep interest in finance, but from the possibilities afforded by the coming together of technology, culture and free expression. Steve Appleford, SPIN, 23 Aug. 2022 While at Oklahoma State, Lauren will study business, focusing on finance. Marlee Zanna Thompson, The Arizona Republic, 14 Aug. 2022 The city allows companies in industries such as utilities and finance to send limited numbers of essential workers to do their jobs on site, but Mr. Chen’s company is afraid he could get caught in a lockdown and stuck at home. Raffaele Huang, WSJ, 3 Sep. 2022 According to its website, Overby-Seawell's customers include banks, credit unions, mortgage servicers, finance companies and property investors. Frank Bajak, ajc, 3 Sep. 2022 Verb
In total, Musk has sold about $32 billion worth of Tesla stock in less than a year partly to pay tax obligations and finance a Twitter deal. Reuters, NBC News, 17 Aug. 2022 Bain is helping finance the venture and will work with Barber on the design of the sites and other aspects of the project, according to a spokesman. Lydia O’neal, WSJ, 3 May 2022 Taken together, that trade is worth tens of billions of dollars a year to Russia, helping to finance President Vladimir Putin's war effort. Mark Thompson, CNN, 8 Mar. 2022 Ryan Smith is helping to finance the film, which is set to shoot in Thomasville, Ga., starting in mid-February. Gene Maddaus, Variety, 25 Nov. 2021 That report details proposed changes to an agreement between Royal Capital Group and the city, which is helping to finance ThriveOn King. Tom Daykin, Milwaukee Journal Sentinel, 9 Nov. 2021 Similar measures have been adopted in several European countries to help finance measures that will protect consumers the energy-price shock. Reade Pickert, Fortune, 25 Aug. 2022 Other developers are hoping the government will help finance technologies and business plans that are still in their infancy. New York Times, 22 Aug. 2022 Trimming or delaying capital projects can help finance chiefs conserve cash. Kristin Broughton, WSJ, 15 Aug. 2022 See More Word History
Etymology
Noun
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 entry 3") + -ance -ance
Note: In the current senses, finance is borrowed directly from French, though the word existed in English with early senses going back to medieval French; cf. Middle English fynaunce "ending, outcome, monetary payment, ransom," borrowed from Anglo-French in these senses.
Verb
derivative of finance entry 1
First Known Use
Noun
1739, in the meaning defined at sense 1
Verb
1866, in the meaning defined at sense 1a
Phrases Containing finance
Kids Definition
finance 1 of 2
noun
fi·nance fə-ˈnans
ˈfī-ˌnans
1
finances plural : money available to a government, business, or individual
2
: the system that includes the circulation of money, the providing of banks and credit, and the making of investments
finance
2 of 2verb
financed; financing
: to provide money for
She financed the trip herself.
Legal Definition
finance 1 of 2
noun
fi·nance
1
plural : 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
4
: the obtaining of funds or capital : financing
finance
2 of 2transitive verb
financed; financing
1
a
: to raise or provide funds or capital for
finance a takeover
b
: to furnish with necessary funds
2
: to sell something to on credit
financed
verb
1
as in funded
to provide money for a local business kindly financed the high school band's trip to New York City Synonyms & Similar Words
Relevance
- funded
- subsidized
- bankrolled
- underwrote
- capitalized
- supported
- sponsored
- endowed
- endorsed
- staked
- backed
- aided
- maintained
- refinanced
- advocated
- paid
- co-financed
- championed
- patronized
- defrayed
- cofinanced
- liquidated
- nourished
- grubstaked
- stood
- refunded
- footed
- paid up
- recompensed
- paid off
- indorsed
- settled
- discharged
- quitted
- cleared
- quit
- sprung (for)
- provided (for)
- sprang (for)
Antonyms & Near Antonyms
- defunded
2
as in endowed
to furnish (as an institution) with a regular source of income established a fund to finance a visiting lecturer position at the local college Synonyms & Similar Words
- funded
- endowed
- established
- subsidized
- organized
- supported
- founded
- donated
- sponsored
- bequeathed
- contributed
- underwrote
- granted
- promoted
- backed
- awarded
- subscribed
- capitalized
- invested (in)
Antonyms & Near Antonyms
- received
- defunded
- subsisted
- disendowed
- drew