subsidize — to give money to support an organization, activity, or person, especially from government funds
Part of speech: VERB
Definition: to give money to support an organization, activity, or person, especially from government funds
Pronunciation (IPA): /ˈsʌbsɪˌdaɪz/
Example Sentences
- Netflix basically subsidizes my weekend social life.
- My parents still subsidize my coffee addiction even though I'm 30.
- The city subsidizes bike-sharing programs to reduce traffic congestion.
subsidize
VERB[/ˈsʌbsɪˌdaɪz/]
to give money to support an organization, activity, or person, especially from government funds
to give money to support an organization, activity, or person, especially from government funds
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🌳Etymology
Origin
From Latin 'subsidium' meaning 'support' or 'assistance,' combined with the verb-forming suffix '-ize.' The Latin root relates to 'subsidere' meaning 'to settle' or 'to be situated beneath,' originally referring to reserve troops positioned behind the front line.
Breakdown
sub- (under, support) + sid (sit, settle) + -ize (make, cause to be) = subsidize
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📝Examples
“Netflix basically subsidizes my weekend social life.”
“My parents still subsidize my coffee addiction even though I'm 30.”
“The city subsidizes bike-sharing programs to reduce traffic congestion.”
“Many countries subsidize electric vehicle purchases to promote clean energy.”
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