English dictionary

subsidize

/'s/@/bs/I/,d/aI/z/

Definitions, examples, synonyms and antonyms from WordNet 3.0.

verb

support through subsidies

verb.possession

Examples
The arts in Europe are heavily subsidized.

Synonyms subsidise

Source: WordNet 3.0
secure the assistance of by granting a subsidy, as of nations or military forces

verb.possession

Source: WordNet 3.0
To furnish with a subsidy; to purchase the assistance of by the payment of a subsidy; to aid or promote, as a private enterprise, with public money; as, to <i>subsidize</i> a steamship line.

verb

Source: webster1913