Subsidize

Pronunciation: /ˈsʌbsəˌdaɪz/

Definitions of subsidize

verb to support financially or provide a subsidy to

Example Sentences

A1 The government subsidizes farmers to help them grow more crops.

A2 The company subsidizes employee meals in the cafeteria.

B1 The local council subsidizes public transportation for senior citizens.

B2 The university subsidizes research projects for students in the science department.

C1 The foundation subsidizes art programs in underprivileged communities.

C2 The organization subsidizes housing for low-income families in the city.

Examples of subsidize in a Sentence

formal The government decided to subsidize the cost of healthcare for low-income families.

informal My parents offered to subsidize my rent while I'm in college.

slang I wish someone would subsidize my coffee addiction.

figurative His love for her seemed to subsidize all other concerns in his life.

Grammatical Forms of subsidize

• past tense: subsidized
• plural: subsidizes
• comparative: more subsidized
• superlative: most subsidized
• present tense: subsidize
• future tense: will subsidize
• perfect tense: have subsidized
• continuous tense: is subsidizing
• singular: subsidizes
• positive degree: subsidize
• infinitive: to subsidize
• gerund: subsidizing
• participle: subsidized

Origin and Evolution of subsidize

First Known Use: 1601 year

Language of Origin: Latin

Story behind the word: The word 'subsidize' originated from the Latin word 'subsidium', meaning support or assistance.

Evolution of the word: Originally used in the context of financial support or aid given by a government or organization to help a particular activity or group. Over time, the word has come to be used more broadly to refer to any form of financial assistance or support provided to individuals or entities.