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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Troops attend city council meetings, fundraise for causes like the Palestinian Children’s Relief Fund and contribute to local mutual aid efforts.

From Los Angeles Times • Mar. 27, 2026

Bernstein analyst Mark Moerdler sees OpenAI’s recent $110 billion fundraise as a mark of confidence that Oracle will receive payment for its data-center buildouts.

From MarketWatch • Mar. 11, 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

By this month, any investor who held on from the August fundraise was down over 75%, with Alt5’s share price languishing around $1.70.

From The Wall Street Journal • Feb. 8, 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