Definitions for: Subsidize


[v] support through subsidies; "The arts in Europe are heavily subsidized"
[v] secure the assistence of by granting a subsidy, as of nations or military forces



Webster (1913) Definition: Sub"si*dize, v. t. [imp. & p. p. Subsidized; p.
pr. & vb. n. Subsidizing.] [From Subsidy.]
To furnish with a subsidy; to purchase the assistance of by
the payment of a subsidy; to aid or promote, as a private
enterprise, with public money; as, to subsidize a steamship
line.

He employed the remittances from Spain to subsidize a
large body of German mercenaries. --Prescott.

Synonyms: subsidise

See Also: pay, support

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