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subsidy

noun

Synonyms and Antonyms of subsidy

a sum of money allotted for a specific use by official or formal action
  • government subsidies for farmers in case of crop failure
Synonyms of subsidy

allocation, allotment, annuity, appropriation, entitlement, grant
Words Related to subsidy

aid, assistance, block grant, grant-in-aid, set-aside

foreign aid, relief, state aid

advance, allowance, benefit, bequest, endowment, fund, legacy, stipend, trust, trust fund

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