subsidize (B2)
verb
Pronunciation: /ˈsʌbsɪdaɪz/
Definition
To provide financial assistance or support to a person, organization, industry, or business, typically by a government, in order to help it survive, grow, or operate more effectively.
Examples
The company received a grant to subsidize the development of its new eco-friendly product.
Many countries subsidize their agricultural sectors to ensure food security.
The university decided to subsidize student housing to reduce living costs.
How to Use subsidize
- subsidize X (collocation)
- To provide financial assistance to a specific entity or activity. — "The government will subsidize the construction of new renewable energy plants."
- subsidize X with Y (prepositional phrase)
- To provide financial assistance to a specific entity or activity using a particular source of funds. — "The project was subsidized with private donations."
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