fundraise
verb
fund·raise
ˈfənd-ˌrāz 
variants
or fund-raise
fundraised or fund-raised; fundraising
ˈfənd-ˌrā-ziŋ
or fund-raising; fundraises or fund-raises
or fund-raising; fundraises or fund-raises
1
intransitive
: to engage in the organized activity of raising funds to support a cause, campaign, etc.
He donated megabucks to all the trendy charities, and she served on the boards of everything. Perfect combination. He was generous and she was smart and well-organized. She could also fund-raise with the best of them.—
Sue Grafton
Sue Grafton2
transitive
: to obtain (money) through fundraising activities
About $9000 has been fundraised to cover the costs of flights with the Joss Group contributing $500 after Mrs. Michael appealed for help from Border businesses.—Anthony Bunn
Anthony BunnExamples of fundraise in a Sentence
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Luke Combs, Eric Church, Billy Strings, James Taylor, and other stars will be performing at a fundraising Concert for Carolina in Charlotte on October 26.
—Brandee Gruener, Southern Living, 25 Oct. 2024
Working at an animal shelter, participating in community clean-up efforts, or fundraising for a good cause can help your teen feel more responsible—which will encourage them to behave more responsibly, too.
—Amy Morin, Parents, 24 Oct. 2024
Senate Minority Whip John Thune (R-SD) and Sen. John Cornyn (R-TX), the two front-runners in that contest, have attempted to patch up their rocky pasts with Trump this cycle and have fundraised on his behalf.
—David Sivak, Washington Examiner - Political News and Conservative Analysis About Congress, the President, and the Federal Government, 23 Oct. 2024
For the November election, some groups have committed to fundraising in order to surveil the boxes around the clock over public livestream.
—Dell Cameron, WIRED, 17 Oct. 2024
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Brandee Gruener, Southern Living, 25 Oct. 2024
Working at an animal shelter, participating in community clean-up efforts, or fundraising for a good cause can help your teen feel more responsible—which will encourage them to behave more responsibly, too.
—Amy Morin, Parents, 24 Oct. 2024
Senate Minority Whip John Thune (R-SD) and Sen. John Cornyn (R-TX), the two front-runners in that contest, have attempted to patch up their rocky pasts with Trump this cycle and have fundraised on his behalf.
—David Sivak, Washington Examiner - Political News and Conservative Analysis About Congress, the President, and the Federal Government, 23 Oct. 2024
For the November election, some groups have committed to fundraising in order to surveil the boxes around the clock over public livestream.
—Dell Cameron, WIRED, 17 Oct. 2024
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“Fundraise.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/fundraise. Accessed 26 Nov. 2024.
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