fundraise

VERB

collect by raising funds

Synonyms

STRONG

appeal raise solicit

WEAK

beseech canvass crowdsource implore inquire mobilize petition plead promote requisition seek

Example Sentences

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Huu, 24, said fundraising for his crypto-product startup has suddenly become much harder, and asked that only his first name be used for fear of hurting his business.

From Barron's

But the pullback also reflects tighter LP budgets and a reassessment of fund sizes after the 2021 fundraising surge, SVB said.

From The Wall Street Journal

Some hospitals had already turned to more traditional fundraising, including Paris's Georges Pompidou Hospital, which sought donations to buy a scanner, and the Nantes University Hospital.

From Barron's

With not enough time to fundraise to buy it for the town, a local businessman stepped in and bought it.

From BBC

Friends of Big Bear Valley documented and monitored the eagles and spent two years fundraising and planning for their biggest venture: installing cameras trained on the eagles’ nest.

From Los Angeles Times