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Would it change the nuance of a sentence if I say "finance" instead of "budget"?

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Rebecca

Yes, it would change the nuance of the sentence! "Finance" is a broader term than "budget". A "budget" refers to a strict plan and organised use of money. It allocates money into specific areas of use. "Finance" refers to paying for something or the "financial" terms of something. Ex: I'd like to finance the building for you, so you don't have to worry about it. Ex: I had already gone over my clothing budget for the month. But, I really wanted to buy those new shoes. Ex: Every month, I budget a certain amount of money into my savings.

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