capitalizes, endows, finances, funds, stakes, subsidizes, underwrites
grubstakescofinances, refinancesadvocates, aids, backs, champions, endorses(also indorses), patronizes, sponsors, supportsmaintains, nourishes, provides (for)clears, defrays, discharges, foots, liquidates, pays, pays off, pays up, quits, recompenses, settles, springs (for), standsrefunds