subsidize; subsidy
Meanings
2 senses · 10 examplesverb
to subsidize; to make up for financial shortfalls; to provide extra funds
neutralUsed when providing financial support to cover expenses or make up a deficit, often within a family, business, or by the government.
His monthly salary is not high, so he needs a side job to help with household expenses.
To encourage farmers to grow grain, the government subsidizes grain prices.
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The company decided to subsidize a portion of the employees' transportation costs.
The losses from this project are covered by subsidies from the headquarters.
The university provides tuition subsidies for students from low-income families.
noun
subsidy; allowance; extra payment as compensation
neutralRefers to the money or financial benefit provided, such as a living allowance, food subsidy, or welfare payment.
The company provides transportation and lunch subsidies for employees.
His income includes a base salary and various welfare subsidies.
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The non-staple food subsidy is intended to cope with rising food prices.
The government distributed emergency living subsidies to the disaster-stricken areas.
This housing subsidy greatly reduced his rental pressure.