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subsidize

verb

Synonyms and Antonyms of subsidize

1 to furnish (as an institution) with a regular source of income

  • the museum is annually subsidized by funds from several major corporations
Synonyms of subsidize

endow, finance, fund
Words Related to subsidize

establish, found, organize

bequeath, contribute, donate, subscribe, support, underwrite

award, grant

back, promote, sponsor

capitalize, invest (in)
Near Antonyms of subsidize

draw, receive

subsist
Antonyms of subsidize

defund, disendow

2 to provide money for

  • housing for the elderly that was subsidized by the federal government
Synonyms of subsidize

bankroll, capitalize, endow, finance, fund, stake, underwrite
Words Related to subsidize

grubstake

cofinance, refinance

advocate, aid, back, champion, endorse (also indorse), patronize, sponsor, support

maintain, nourish, provide (for)

clear, defray, discharge, foot, liquidate, pay, pay off, pay up, quit, recompense, settle, spring (for), stand

refund
Antonyms of subsidize

defund

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