subsidize

[ suhb-si-dahyz ]

verb (used with object)

, sub·si·dized, sub·si·diz·ing.

1. to furnish or aid with a subsidy.
2. to purchase the assistance of by the payment of a subsidy.
3. to secure the cooperation of by bribery; buy over.

subsidize

/ ˈsʌbsɪˌdaɪz /

verb

1. to aid or support with a subsidy
2. to obtain the aid of by means of a subsidy

Derived Forms

• ˈsubsiˌdizer, noun
• ˌsubsiˈdizable, adjective
• ˌsubsidiˈzation, noun

Other Words From

• subsi·diza·ble adjective
• subsi·di·zation noun
• subsi·dizer noun
• de·subsi·di·zation noun
• de·subsi·dize verb (used with object) desubsidized desubsidizing
• non·subsi·dized adjective
• un·subsi·dized adjective

Word History and Origins

Origin of subsidize¹

First recorded in 1785–95; subsid(y) + -ize

Example Sentences

For example, he suggests that instead of heavily subsidizing corn, the government could subsidize more ethical food producers.

From The Daily Beast

The Jewish State will spend millions more to subsidize the controversial procedure this year.

From The Daily Beast

Asking municipalities to subsidize his business so he can maximize his profits.

From The Daily Beast

Yes, the state is unwilling to expand a government program, but it will do more to subsidize private health insurance.

From The Daily Beast

He proposed using some unspent funds to subsidize flood insurance.

From The Daily Beast

The home Government has refused to subsidize the emigration; hence it has been in a state of chronic feud with the colony.

From Project Gutenberg

Do you think that in the world we live in one can subsidize a Divinity, a first-class one, for that price?

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If the end in view be the attainment of the lowest possible rates, why not subsidize the railroads directly by this same amount?

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They encourage routine in others, and they also subsidize such thought and learning as are kept remote from affairs.

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The inference is that we should go back to 1840, build some 1200 ton wooden paddle steamers and subsidize them.

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Related Words

• bankroll
• contribute
• finance
• fund
• promote
• sponsor
• underwrite