Subsidize: meaning, definitions and examples
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subsidize
[ หsสb.sษช.daษชz ]
financial support
To subsidize means to support financially, typically by providing funds or resources to lower the cost of a service or product. This can be done by the government, organizations, or individuals to make certain goods or services more affordable for the public. Subsidies can stimulate production and consumption, promote economic development, or encourage specific industries. They can also be crucial in sectors such as agriculture, education, and health care, providing essential assistance to those in need.
Synonyms
assist, back, finance, fund, support
Examples of usage
- The government decided to subsidize renewable energy initiatives.
- Many farmers receive subsidies to help them maintain their operations.
- Public transportation systems are often subsidized to keep fares low.
- Universities may subsidize tuition costs to attract more students.
Translations
Translations of the word "subsidize" in other languages:
๐ต๐น subsidiar
๐ฎ๐ณ เคธเคนเคพเคฏเคคเคพ เคเคฐเคจเคพ
๐ฉ๐ช subventionieren
๐ฎ๐ฉ subsidi
๐บ๐ฆ ััะฑัะธะดััะฒะฐัะธ
๐ต๐ฑ subsydiowaฤ
๐ฏ๐ต ่ฃๅฉใใ
๐ซ๐ท subventionner
๐ช๐ธ subvencionar
๐น๐ท sรผbvanse etmek
๐ฐ๐ท ๋ณด์กฐ๊ธ์ ์ง๊ธํ๋ค
๐ธ๐ฆ ูุฏุนู
๐จ๐ฟ subvencovat
๐ธ๐ฐ subvencovaลฅ
๐จ๐ณ ่กฅ่ดด
๐ธ๐ฎ subvencionirati
๐ฎ๐ธ styrkja
๐ฐ๐ฟ ััะฑัะธะดะธัะปะฐั
๐ฌ๐ช แกแฃแแกแแแแ แแแ
๐ฆ๐ฟ subsidiya vermษk
๐ฒ๐ฝ subvencionar
Etymology
The term 'subsidize' originates from the Latin word 'subsidium', which means 'assistance' or 'help'. It was adopted in English in the early 17th century, particularly in the context of providing support or aid, often in economic terms. The prefix 'sub-' denotes 'under', while 'sidium' relates to 'sitting' or 'settling', effectively conveying the idea of laying a foundation of support beneath something. Over time, the use of 'subsidize' expanded, especially in the context of government roles in economies, where support could take the form of financial aid to promote industry, agriculture, or public services. Its usage has grown significantly in modern discourse concerning economics and public policy.
Word Frequency Rank
With rank #18,279, this word belongs to specialized vocabulary. While not common in everyday speech, it enriches your ability to express complex ideas.
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