Definition of subsidize
subsidized
;subsidizing
transitive verb
: to furnish with a subsidy: such asa : to purchase the assistance of by payment of a subsidyb : to aid or promote (someone or something, such as a private enterprise) with public money subsidize soybean farmers subsidize public transportation
subsidizer
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Examples of subsidize in a Sentence
The state subsidizes housing for low-income families.
She feels that private businesses should not be subsidized by taxpayers.
The company subsidizes health insurance for its employees.
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First Known Use of subsidize
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SUBSIDIZE Defined for English Language Learners
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playDefinition of subsidize for English Language Learners
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: to help someone or something pay for the costs of (something)
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