fund in WordNet English dictionary

1. a financial institution that sells shares to individuals and invests in securities issued by other companies
   investment company  investment trust  investment firm  fund 
   
2. a reserve of money set aside for some purpose
   fund  monetary fund 
   
3. a supply of something available for future use
   "he brought back a large store of Cuban cigars"
   store  stock  fund 
   

1. furnish money for
   "The government funds basic research in many areas"
   fund 
   
2. place or store up in a fund for accumulation
   fund 
   
3. convert (short-term floating debt) into long-term debt that bears fixed interest and is represented by bonds
   fund 
   
4. accumulate a fund for the discharge of a recurrent liability
   "fund a medical care plan"
   fund 
   
5. invest money in government securities
   fund 
   
6. provide a fund for the redemption of principal or payment of interest
   fund