Funder

Pronunciation: /fʌndər/

Definitions of funder

noun a person or organization that provides money for a particular purpose, especially for a project or activity

Example Sentences

A1 The funder provided financial support for the project.

A2 The local charity is looking for a new funder to help fund their programs.

B1 The funder requested a detailed budget plan before committing to the project.

B2 The funder's contribution was crucial in securing the future of the organization.

C1 The funder's philanthropic efforts have made a significant impact on the community.

C2 The funder's endowment will ensure the sustainability of the foundation for years to come.

Examples of funder in a Sentence

formal The funder of the research project requested a progress report.

informal The funder for the event wants us to submit the budget by next week.

slang The funder for the start-up is really impressed with our pitch.

figurative As the funder of the team, she always provides support and guidance.

Grammatical Forms of funder

• past tense: funded
• plural: funders
• comparative: more funding
• superlative: most funding
• present tense: fund
• future tense: will fund
• perfect tense: have funded
• continuous tense: is funding
• singular: funder
• positive degree: funder
• infinitive: to fund
• gerund: funding
• participle: funding

Origin and Evolution of funder

First Known Use: 1250 year

Language of Origin: Middle English

Story behind the word: The word 'funder' originated from the Middle English word 'founder' which was derived from the Old French word 'fondrer' meaning 'to sink or collapse'.

Evolution of the word: Over time, the word 'funder' evolved to refer to someone who provides financial support or funding for a project or organization.