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

Critics have raised doubts about the details, including the uncertain effects of her plan to subsidize down payments for first-time homebuyers, but she has at least made those issues high priorities.

From Los Angeles Times

A 2020 San Francisco County report found that less than half of all wheelchair-accessible vehicle trip requests to Uber and Lyft were served, despite a state program helping subsidize such trips.

From Slate

The Archdiocese of Los Angeles turned to the Jesuits to use a corporate work study program employed at a Chicago high school to subsidize Catholic tuition.

From Los Angeles Times

The drop-off was particularly devastating because it was concentrated among the healthiest potential enrollees — those who often wait until the last minute to sign up and whose premiums generally subsidize older, less healthy patients.

From Los Angeles Times

“Blue states subsidize red states. We should be trying to lower costs for all middle-class families.”

From Los Angeles Times

Related Words

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