noun

the management of large amounts of money, especially by governments or large companies.

the firm’s finance department

financial affairs,money matters,pecuniary matters,fiscal matters,economics,money management,commerce,business,investment,banking,accounting

verb

provide funding for (a person or enterprise).

the health service is financed almost entirely by the taxpayer

fund,pay for,back,capitalize,provide capital/security for,endow,subsidize,invest in,underwrite,guarantee,furnish credit for,sponsor,act as guarantor of,support,foot the bill for,pick up the tab for,bankroll