fund
     n 1: a reserve of money set aside for some purpose [syn: {monetary
          fund}]
     2: a supply of something available for future use; "he brought
        back a large store of Cuban cigars" [syn: {store}, {stock}]
     3: a financial institution that sells shares to individuals and
        invests in securities issued by other companies [syn: {investment
        company}, {investment trust}, {investment firm}]
     v 1: convert (short-term floating debt) into long-term debt that
          bears fixed interest and is represented by bonds
     2: place or store up in a fund for accumulation
     3: provide a fund for the redemption of principal or payment of
        interest
     4: invest money in government securities
     5: accumulate a fund for the discharge of a recurrent
        liability; "fund a medical care plan"
     6: furnish money for; "The government funds basic research in
        many areas"
Source: WordNet® 2.0