Provide funding for riverside function, we hear (8)
I believe the answer is:
bankroll
'provide funding' is the definition.
I can't judge whether this definition defines the answer.
'riverside function we hear' is the wordplay.
'riverside' becomes 'bank' (I've seen this in another clue).
'function' becomes 'role' (synonyms).
'we hear' shows a homophone (sound like).
'role' sounds like 'roll'.
'bank'+'roll'='BANKROLL'
'for' acts as a link.
Can you help me to learn more?
(Other definitions for bankroll that I've seen before include "Fund" , "keep afloat?" , "Provide finance for" .)