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verb sub·si·dize \ˈsəb-sə-ˌdīz, -zə-\

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

subsidization

play \ˌsəb-sə-də-ˈzā-shən, -zə-\ noun

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.

First Known Use of subsidize

1755

Other Economics Terms

actuary, compound interest, globalization, indemnity, portfolio, rentier, stagflation, usurer

SUBSIDIZE Defined for English Language Learners

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Definition of subsidize for English Language Learners

: to help someone or something pay for the costs of (something)

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