funded

UK: ˈfʌndɪd | US: ˈfʌndɪd

Definition

  1. adj. provided with financial resources

  2. vt. (past tense of fund) to furnish money for a purpose

Structure
fund <money, financial resource>ed <past participle suffix>
Etymology

The root fund originates from Latin fundus (bottom, foundation), later evolving to mean "a stock of money" in Medieval Latin. The suffix -ed marks the past tense or participle form, indicating completed action. The word reflects the concept of financial backing as a foundational support system.

Examples

  1. The project was fully funded by private donors.

  2. She funded her startup with personal savings.

  3. Government-funded programs often face budget cuts.

  4. The research team secured funded for their expedition.

  5. Crowdfunded campaigns rely on public contributions.