funded

Everyday

1. Paid for by money from a person, group or government. tree →
2. Given enough money to work: «well-funded», «underfunded». tree →

In the lessons

In everyday and adult life it says who pays for something: «the library is funded by the council». In news, «underfunded» schools or hospitals do not get enough money. Phrases: funded by, publicly funded, well-funded, underfunded, fully funded.

Examples

• The new park was funded by the town council. tree →
• Our trip was partly funded by the parents' association. tree →
• Public libraries are funded by taxes. tree →
• The project was fully funded, so building could start. tree →
• The hospital is underfunded and needs more nurses. tree →
• The research was funded by a big charity. tree →

Note

Usually used with «by» to name the payer. Opposite idea: unfunded, underfunded. Related noun: funding.