funder
noun[C]
uk/ˈfʌn.dər/us/ˈfʌn.dɚ/apersonor anorganizationthatprovidesmoneytopayfor anactivity,event, orgroup:
(个人或组织)出资方The Ministry of Health is amajorfunder ofmedicalresearch.卫生部是医学研究的一个主要出资方。
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fund
someone who gives something
- giverWomen are the primary gift givers in households.
- donorOne anonymous donor contributed $1 million.
- benefactorPip is told he has a mysterious benefactor and is going to be very well off.
- philanthropistThe philanthropist has given a large chunk of his fortune to good causes.
- sponsorLondon Fashion Week is funded by corporate sponsors.
- backerThey were lucky to find two wealthy backers.
- TheNationalInstituteon Aging is theprimaryfunder of thestudy.
- Thetrustisseekingother fundersinterestedinsupportingitsnewlong-termmentalhealthprogramme.
- TheNationalInstitutesof Health is amajorfunder ofAIDSresearch.