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to found, to create — an organization or award, especially with a focus on financing

• Zu Ehren des großen Wissenschaftlers wurde ein Preis gestiftet.

  A prize was given in honor of the great scientist.

  Tatoeba · Zaghawa · CC BY 2.0 FR

to sponsor, to fund — the construction or creation of something

to donate — some amount of money or supplies to a cause

to cause, to spread, to bring about — a reaction or sentiment, especially among a group of peopleselten