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Fundraise - Meaning, Definition & English Examples

Fundraise means to collect money for a cause, project, or organization. It involves organizing events, campaigns, or appeals to gather donations from individuals or groups.

fundraise

/ˈfʌndˌreɪz/ /ˈfʌndˌreɪz/

Definition:

To collect money for a cause, organization, or project through donations or events.

Synonyms:

solicit funds, gather donations, collect money

Part of Speech:

verb, noun

Antonyms:

spend money, withhold funds

Common Collocations:

charity event, online campaign, community effort

Derivatives:

fundraiser, fundraising

Usage Tips:

Use "fundraise" as a verb for collecting money; "fundraiser" refers to a person or event doing this.

Common Phrases:

raise funds, organize a fundraiser, crowdfunding campaign

Etymology:

Derived from "fund" (money) + "raise" (collect), first used in the early 20th century.

Examples:

  • 1. They plan to fundraise for the new school library.
  • 2. She volunteers to fundraise for local animal shelters.
  • 3. The team will fundraise by selling handmade crafts.
  • 4. We need to fundraise $10,000 for medical expenses.

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