Synonyms of subsidize

subsidize

verb

ˈsəb-sə-ˌdīz 

1

as in to fund

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

the museum is annually subsidized by funds from several major corporations

Synonyms & Similar Words

• fund
• finance
• establish
• endow
• found
• support
• organize
• contribute
• promote
• underwrite
• grant
• donate
• sponsor
• subscribe
• award
• bequeath
• invest (in)
• back
• capitalize

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

• receive
• draw
• defund
• disendow
• subsist

2

as in to finance

to provide money for

housing for the elderly that was subsidized by the federal government

Synonyms & Similar Words

• fund
• finance
• underwrite
• support
• capitalize
• endow
• stake
• bankroll
• sponsor
• endorse
• maintain
• aid
• pay
• advocate
• back
• defray
• patronize
• refinance
• provide (for)
• champion
• pay up
• pay off
• liquidate
• nourish
• grubstake
• stand
• refund
• cofinance
• spring (for)
• settle
• foot
• recompense
• quit
• discharge
• clear

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

• defund

Example Sentences

Recent Examples of subsidize

The city can provide predictable rules, efficient permitting, infrastructure planning, beautification and active business recruitment without subsidizing private projects that lack a clear and measurable public benefit. — Orlando Sentinel Staff, The Orlando Sentinel, 13 Oct. 2026

These cost more, but healthy people stop subsidizing everyone else, and everyone gets a product that fits. — Wcco Staff, CBS News, 13 Oct. 2026

Ossoff said Georgians should not have to pay anything to subsidize the energy costs of data centers. — Anna Giaritelli, The Washington Examiner, 9 Oct. 2026

How about subsidizing our next freshman class and bringing the cost down to $50K? — Bill Reinhard, New York Daily News, 8 Oct. 2026