Financial Support

2 words in this vocabulary list

noun the act of giving or something that is given

verb to freely transfer the possession of something to someone else

  • I will give you a detailed report on the progress of the project.
  • Can you give me a hand with carrying these boxes?
  • I'll give you a heads up if I hear anything about the new job opening.
  • Sometimes you have to give a little to get a little in return.

noun A sum of money granted by the government or a public body to assist an industry or business so that the price of a commodity or service may remain low or competitive.

  • The government provides a subsidy to farmers to help offset the cost of crop production.
  • My friend told me she gets a subsidy from her workplace for her transportation expenses.
  • I heard you can get a subsidy if you know how to work the system.
  • Receiving his father's approval felt like a subsidy to his self-esteem.