crowdfund

/ˈkraudfaʊnd/

Definitions

1. verb

to raise funds for a project, cause, or business by gathering small amounts of money from a large number of people, typically through the internet.

“The non-profit organization began to crowdfund their new community center, and within a week, they had already raised half of their goal.”

2. noun

the act of raising funds for a project, cause, or business by gathering small amounts of money from a large number of people, typically through the internet.

“Their crowdfund campaign was a huge success, and they were able to secure the funding they needed to launch their startup.”

Synonyms

  • finance
  • fundraise

Antonyms

  • bankrupt
  • underfund