angel

UK
/ˈeɪn.dʒəl/
US
/ˈeɪn.dʒəl/

Translations

angelnoun
angels
pl
UK
/ˈeɪn.dʒəl/
US
/ˈeɪn.dʒəl/
The angel appeared in his dream.
Ангел явился ему во сне.
angelverb
angeled
Past Simple
angeled
Past Participle
angeling
Gerund
Mainly in business English: to invest money in a startup as an angel investor.
angeladjective
UK
/ˈeɪn.dʒəl/
US
/ˈeɪn.dʒəl/
Used attributively before another noun (e.g., "angel investor")

Definitions

angelnoun
A spiritual being believed to act as a messenger of God, often depicted as having a human form with wings.
The angel appeared in a vision, bringing a message of hope.
A person who is very good, kind, or beautiful.
She is such an angel for helping me with my project.
An investor who provides financial backing for small startups or entrepreneurs, typically in exchange for ownership equity.
The startup was able to launch thanks to the support of an angel who believed in their vision.
angelverb
(business) To provide financial backing to a startup or entrepreneur, typically in exchange for equity.
After exiting her last company, she decided to angel several promising tech ventures.
angeladjective
Used before another noun to denote a connection with angels or angel investors.
The startup is seeking angel funding to expand its operations.