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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After having to stall the opening because of last year’s fires, this retail location demonstrates the continued resilience of the L.A. community as they continue to fundraise and support local fire recovery efforts.

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 3, 2026

While Binderbauer struggled to fundraise, the success of fission reactor developers Oklo and NuScale Power grabbed the attention of the industry.

From The Wall Street Journal • Mar. 28, 2026

OpenAI’s fundraise comes just a few weeks after rival artificial-intelligence lab Anthropic announced a $380 billion post-money valuation after raising $30 billion from investors, including Microsoft and Nvidia.

From MarketWatch • Feb. 27, 2026

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

From BBC • Feb. 13, 2026

“Right now, unless we can fundraise to maintain that, that’s one of the things that’s about to be lost.”

From Los Angeles Times • Feb. 2, 2026