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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, subvention

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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