subsidize

[ˈsʌbsɪdaɪz]

subsidize Definition

• 1. support (an organization or activity) financially
• 2. give a grant or contribution to (a person, organization, or activity)

Using subsidize: Examples

Take a moment to familiarize yourself with how "subsidize" can be used in various situations through the following examples!

• Example

  The government subsidizes the arts.

• Example

  The company is subsidized by the state.

• Example

  The program is subsidized by donations from local businesses.

• Example

  Farmers are subsidized to grow certain crops.

subsidize Synonyms and Antonyms

Synonyms for subsidize

• fund
• finance
• sponsor
• back
• underwrite

Antonyms for subsidize

• discontinue
• withdraw

Phrases with subsidize

• subsidized housing

  housing provided at a reduced cost to those in need of financial assistance

  Example

  The city provides subsidized housing for low-income families.

• subsidized loan

  a loan with a lower interest rate than the market rate, offered to help individuals or organizations in need of financial assistance

  Example

  The government offers subsidized loans to students who demonstrate financial need.

• subsidized childcare

  childcare provided at a reduced cost to those in need of financial assistance

  Example

  The company offers subsidized childcare to its employees.

Origins of subsidize

from Latin 'subsidium', meaning 'help, support'

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Summary: subsidize in Brief

The verb 'subsidize' [ˈsʌbsɪdaɪz] means to financially support an organization, activity, or person. It can take the form of grants, contributions, or reduced-cost services, such as 'subsidized housing' or 'subsidized childcare.' 'Subsidize' is often used in the context of government programs, as in 'Farmers are subsidized to grow certain crops.'