Subsidize (Verb)
Meaning 1
Support through subsidies; "The arts in Europe are heavily subsidized".
Classification
Verbs of buying, selling, owning.
Examples
- The government plans to subsidize local farmers to increase food production and reduce reliance on imports.
- The city council decided to subsidize low-income families' rent to help them find affordable housing.
- The European Union subsidizes its renewable energy sector to reduce carbon emissions and promote sustainability.
- The university subsidizes education for students from low-income backgrounds to increase access to higher education.
- The non-profit organization subsidizes art programs for underprivileged children to promote creativity and self-expression.
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Meaning 2
Secure the assistance of by granting a subsidy, as of nations or military forces.
Classification
Verbs of buying, selling, owning.
Examples
- The government will subsidize the allied nations to help them maintain their military presence in the region.
- The defense treaty allowed the stronger country to subsidize the military forces of its weaker allies.
- The wealthy nation has agreed to subsidize the armed forces of several countries in exchange for their support in international matters.
- As part of their cooperation agreement, they will subsidize each other's navies to stabilize the region.
- The wealthy nation's financial support serves to subsidize the military operations of several other countries.