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bankroll

1 of 2verb
/ˈbæŋkroʊl/
Forms:bankrolls,bankrolling,bankrolled,bankrolled
1

to financially support or fund a project, venture, or activity

transitive
  • Wealthy investors may choose to bankroll startups with promising business ideas.
  • The production company decided to bankroll the film, covering all expenses from pre-production to distribution.
  • Philanthropists often bankroll charitable initiatives, supporting causes they believe in.
  • The production company is currently bankrolling the development of a new television series.
  • The government has recently bankrolled infrastructure projects for urban development.