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finance

[fi-nans, fahy-nans] / fɪˈnæns, ˈfaɪ næns /
NOUN
economic affairs
Synonyms
STRONGEST
banking business commerce economics investment
STRONG
accounts money
WEAK
financial affairs money management
VERB
offer loan money; set up in business
Synonyms
STRONGEST
back bankroll fund guarantee promote sponsor subsidize support underwrite
STRONG
bank capitalize endow float grubstake juice patronize stake
WEAK
go for lay on one loan shark pay for pick up the check pick up the tab prime the pump provide funds provide security put up money raise dough
Antonyms
STRONGEST
disapprove discourage hurt refuse reject
WEAK
call in take

Example Sentences

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The rising share price also prompted a sale for the company’s finance chief, Eimear Bonner.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 8, 2026

So the absence of a further escalation is a definite relief for the global economy as finance ministers fly into Washington DC for key IMF meetings.

From BBC • Apr. 8, 2026

“Whilst we recognize that there are more important drivers of global share prices today than U.K. motor finance redress provisions, CBG’s announcement…is an important piece of positive news,” analysts write.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 8, 2026

One lesson I draw from him is simple: Before trying to change finance, master the craft.

From Barron's • Apr. 7, 2026

Alas, there was a difference between fantasy football and fantasy finance: When a fantasy football player drafts Peyton Manning to be on his team, he doesn’t create a second Peyton Manning.

From "The Big Short" by Michael Lewis