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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Lucy Cox, fundraising and development manager, said food was provided throughout the year regardless of the weather, but at this time of the year it was "even more important".

From BBC

Eleven initial public offerings raised £1.9 billion in 2025 as a late surge in listings eased fears that the city is stuck in a fundraising drought.

From The Wall Street Journal

The excitement around artificial intelligence led to a record year for certain types of fundraising.

From Los Angeles Times

Cook often had to put his own money into the club or fundraise and faced regular battles to save the club from closing down to keep alive his mission to keep kids off the street.

From BBC

"It has saved us as a family, not having to worry about the money. We're fundraising again now because all of the progress he has made has been due to private care."

From BBC