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Subsidy

Verb / ˈsʌbsɪdi: / Another word for subsidy — explore alternatives below. For syllable breakdowns and pronunciation, see this word on Syllablesworld.

Definition

A subsidy is money given by the government or an organization to support a particular activity or group of people.

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Common collocations

  • government subsidy
  • agricultural subsidy
  • energy subsidy
  • public subsidy
  • subsidy program
  • subsidy cut
  • subsidy reform

Word family

noun subsidy
adjective subsidized

Usage note

A subsidy is financial aid given by a government or organization to support a particular industry or business. It is often used in economic and political contexts.

Example sentences

  1. The government gave a subsidy to the company to build a new factory.
  2. The charity provides a subsidy to help families pay for their children's school supplies.
  3. The museum received a subsidy from the city to keep its doors open.
  4. The artist applied for a subsidy to help pay for her materials.
  5. The university offers a subsidy to students who need financial assistance for tuition.

Quotes

  • A subsidy is a gift given by the government to business to help support the economy.
  • The subsidy is a transfer of money from taxpayers to producers of goods that the taxpayers would not buy.
  • A subsidy is a device for getting legislators to do favors for people they would not think of doing if asked to pay the costs.

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