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NOUN:1. Money or property used to produce more wealth: capital, capitalization, financing, funding, grubstake, stake, subsidization. See HELP, MONEY. 2. An indication of commendation or approval: endorsement, recommendation, support. See SUPPORT. 3. Aid or support given by a patron: aegis, auspice (often used in plural), patronage, patronization, sponsorship. See HELP.
 
 
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