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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Governments could use tax revenue to subsidize the research and production of SAFs or to incentivize airlines to transition away from traditional jet fuel.
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Andrew Leahey, Forbes, 18 Oct. 2024
Vice President Kamala Harris has countered with proposals for expanding tax credits for families with children and subsidizing home construction to try to lower housing costs.
—Christopher Rugaber and Anne D’innocenzio, Los Angeles Times, 17 Oct. 2024
Between the lines: While public universities use student tuition to fund educational programs, drops in enrollment mean many rely more heavily on state and federal dollars to subsidize expenses.
—Meira Gebel, Axios, 17 Oct. 2024
California provides $330 million per year to subsidize TV and movie production in the state.
—Gene Maddaus, Variety, 9 Oct. 2024
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Andrew Leahey, Forbes, 18 Oct. 2024
Vice President Kamala Harris has countered with proposals for expanding tax credits for families with children and subsidizing home construction to try to lower housing costs.
—Christopher Rugaber and Anne D’innocenzio, Los Angeles Times, 17 Oct. 2024
Between the lines: While public universities use student tuition to fund educational programs, drops in enrollment mean many rely more heavily on state and federal dollars to subsidize expenses.
—Meira Gebel, Axios, 17 Oct. 2024
California provides $330 million per year to subsidize TV and movie production in the state.
—Gene Maddaus, Variety, 9 Oct. 2024
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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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