subsidize

verb

sub·​si·​dize ˈsəb-sə-ˌdīz 

-zə-

subsidized; subsidizing

transitive verb

: 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

subsidization

ˌsəb-sə-də-ˈzā-shən 

-zə-

noun

subsidizer noun

Synonyms

• endow
• finance
• fund

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.

Recent Examples on the Web

Shortly after the trade, Rodgers agreed to take a $33.7 million pay cut over two seasons, allowing the Jets to further subsidize the roster. —Peter Sblendorio, New York Daily News, 24 Dec. 2024

Those who carry credit card balances (often lower-income households) effectively subsidize the generous rewards enjoyed by more affluent cardholders. —Boaz Sobrado, Forbes, 22 Dec. 2024

After all, Home Assistant, a not-for-profit foundation, cannot subsidize powerful microphone arrays with advertising, Prime memberships, or profitable computer hardware ecosystems. —Kevin Purdy, Ars Technica, 19 Dec. 2024

Alongside a higher budget deficit, China will also increase next year’s issuance of ultra-long special treasury bonds, some of which were used to subsidize consumer purchases starting from this year. —Eleanor Pringle, Fortune Asia, 13 Dec. 2024

Word History

First Known Use

1755, in the meaning defined above

Kids Definition

subsidize

verb

sub·​si·​dize ˈsəb-sə-ˌdīz 

-zə-

subsidized; subsidizing

: to aid or furnish with a subsidy

subsidization

ˌsəb-səd-ə-ˈzā-shən 

ˌsəb-zəd-

noun

subsidizer noun