Subsidise

verb

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Definitions

Verb

1
Non-Oxford British English standard spelling of subsidize. UK, alt-of, nonstandard
"The government wants to subsidise healthcare products for the elderly."
2
support through subsidies wordnet
3
secure the assistance of by granting a subsidy, as of nations or military forces wordnet

Synonyms

subsidize subsidize

Example

"If the government doesn't subsidise the car industry, it will struggle badly and may even cease to exist."

Related phrases

cross-subsidise

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