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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Coogan and Hays previously said they weren’t building the company for a fundraise or a sale.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 2, 2026

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

The fundraise also deepens Amazon’s relationship with OpenAI, which in November committed $38 billion to gain access to Amazon Web Services’ infrastructure.

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