Subsidize
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Subsidize [suhb-si-dahyz]

VERB

VERB

  • To aid with a subsidy.

  • If an authority subsidizes something, it means they pay a portion of it.

  • To secure the cooperation of something by bribery.

  • To aid someone or something with public money.

Example

"He is an advocate of the belief that the private businesses should not be subsidized with the taxpayer's money."

"The government subsidizes house loans for low-income families."

Synonyms

Bankroll, Contribute, Finance, Fund, Sponsor, Underwrite, Endow, Endorse

Antonyms

Disapprove, Hurt, Receive, Draw