subsidize
pronunciation
How to pronounce subsidize in British English:
UK [ˈsʌbsɪdaɪz]
How to pronounce subsidize in American English:
US [ˈsʌbsɪdaɪz]
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- Verb:
- support through subsidies
- secure the assistence of by granting a subsidy, as of nations or military forces
Word Origin
- subsidize (v.)
- 1755, from subsidy + -ize. Originally "to pay to hire" (mercenaries, foreign troops, etc.), also of nations, "to buy neutrality or alliance." Meaning "to bribe" is from 1815. Meaning "to support by grants of (often government) money" is from 1828. Related: Subsidized; subsidizing.
Example
- 1. If that were correct , should we subsidize obesity ?
- 2. The us can no longer , in effect , subsidize asia 's growth .
- 3. Why do we subsidize small airports in communities close to larger ones ?
- 4. Reimburse or subsidize public transportation costs .
- 5. The implicit contract : quietly subsidize her holiday .