C2verbUK spelling: subsidiseformaltransportmoney
US/ˈsʌb.sə.daɪz/
UK/ˈsʌb.sɪ.daɪz/
to pay part of the cost of something so that people can buy or use it more cheaply
In context
The city subsidizes bus tickets so that students pay only half price.
Should governments subsidize flights to remote islands like Con Dao?
The company canteen is heavily subsidized, so lunch costs very little.
Words that go with subsidize
adverb + verb
- heavily subsidizeThe state heavily subsidizes rail travel.
verb + noun
- subsidize public transportMany European cities subsidize public transport to cut traffic.
- subsidize the costThe scheme helps subsidize the cost of school meals.
- subsidize farmersRich countries subsidize farmers in many ways.
adjective + noun
- subsidized housingTeachers can apply for subsidized housing near the school.