subsidize
verb
sub·si·dize
ˈsəb-sə-ˌdīz 
-zə-
subsidized; subsidizing
: to furnish with a subsidy: such as
a
: to purchase the assistance of by payment of a subsidy
b
: to aid or promote (someone or something, such as a private enterprise) with public money
subsidize soybean farmers
subsidize public transportation
subsidizer
noun
Examples of subsidize in a Sentence
The state subsidizes housing for low-income families.
She feels that private businesses should not be subsidized by taxpayers.
The company subsidizes health insurance for its employees.
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In this way, this economic work force is both highly exploited by employers, but also, subsidizes important public services.
—
London School Of Economics, Forbes, 22 Jan. 2025
Historically, driving has come with very few costs for the driver — in fact, most of it, from road infrastructure to free parking, is actively subsidized by the government.
—Andrew J. Hawkins, The Verge, 16 Jan. 2025
Currently, sales of EVs and plug-in electric vehicles are being subsidized by a federal credit of up to $7,500 for the purchase of one of the vehicles, which President-elect Donald Trump could remove, along with other support for EVs.
—Michael Wayland, CNBC, 16 Jan. 2025
However, many governments still subsidize the harmful status quo and actively stifle innovation.
—Rose Marcario, TIME, 16 Jan. 2025
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London School Of Economics, Forbes, 22 Jan. 2025
Historically, driving has come with very few costs for the driver — in fact, most of it, from road infrastructure to free parking, is actively subsidized by the government.
—Andrew J. Hawkins, The Verge, 16 Jan. 2025
Currently, sales of EVs and plug-in electric vehicles are being subsidized by a federal credit of up to $7,500 for the purchase of one of the vehicles, which President-elect Donald Trump could remove, along with other support for EVs.
—Michael Wayland, CNBC, 16 Jan. 2025
However, many governments still subsidize the harmful status quo and actively stifle innovation.
—Rose Marcario, TIME, 16 Jan. 2025
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“Subsidize.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/subsidize. Accessed 30 Jan. 2025.
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subsidize
verb
sub·si·dize
ˈsəb-sə-ˌdīz
-zə-
subsidized; subsidizing
: to aid or furnish with a subsidy
subsidizer
noun
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