finance
noun
the management of revenues; the conduct or transaction of money matters generally, especially those affecting the public, as in the fields of banking and investment.
have financed
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present perfectof finance.present perfect
Used to describe actions that started in the past and continue into or have direct relevance to the present.
Example Sentences
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The Justice Department is investigating whether those insurers have financed other parts of his business group without proper disclosure.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Oct. 15, 2026
China’s state banks have financed airports, roads and other infrastructure built with Chinese loans.
From Seattle Times ● Sep. 13, 2023
If I had not made those compromises, I’m pretty sure he would not have financed the film.
From Los Angeles Times ● Apr. 17, 2023
A strong yuan currency was again a favourable factor this year, offering some relief to Chinese airlines that have financed a large portion of their foreign debt obligations in U.S. dollars.
From Reuters ● Mar. 30, 2022
Up to this point victory has brought plunder and prosperity which have financed new foreign adventures and led to new victories.
From Civilization and Beyond Learning from History by Scott Nearing
