Canalize
Canalize verb - To cause to move to a central point or along a restricted pathway.
Usage example: the director of the charity should be canalizing the flow of donations so that the money ends up where it is most needed
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Funnel and canalize are semantically related. In some cases you can use "Funnel" instead a verb "Canalize".
Funnel
Funnel verb - To cause to move to a central point or along a restricted pathway.
Usage example: funneled endless time and money into his misguided pet project
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Nearby Word: funnelled
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