finance

[fi-nans, fahy-nans] / fɪˈnæns, ˈfaɪ næns /

NOUN

economic affairs

Synonyms

STRONGEST

banking business commerce economics investment

STRONG

accounts money

WEAK

financial affairs money management

VERB

offer loan money; set up in business

Synonyms

STRONGEST

back bankroll fund guarantee promote sponsor subsidize support underwrite

STRONG

bank capitalize endow float grubstake juice patronize stake

WEAK

go for lay on one loan shark pay for pick up the check pick up the tab prime the pump provide funds provide security put up money raise dough

Antonyms

STRONGEST

disapprove discourage hurt refuse reject

WEAK

call in take

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Cooper said there is a need for "partnership not paternalism", with the UK seeking to be "an investor not just a donor" to help other countries "attract finance, not be dependent on aid".

From BBC

Deciding to go for proven players would certainly limit United's options, and ultimately increase the finances attached to those deals.

From BBC

The issue is especially worrisome as Oracle grows capital expenditures to an expected $57 billion this year, partly financed with what is now $135 billion in total debt.

From Barron's

The neocloud company has new deals with major tech companies, and just announced that it will be taking on debt to help finance data centers.

From The Wall Street Journal

The company also pointed to concerns over the reliability of Diana’s financing.

From The Wall Street Journal

finance

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