variants
also British subsidise
subsidizes; subsidized; subsidizing
: to help someone or something pay for the costs of (something)
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.
subsidized agriculture/housing
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“Subsidize.” Merriam-Webster.com Simple Definition, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/simple/subsidize. Accessed 19 Jun. 2026.
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