Found 2 items, similar to Subsidize.
English → English (WordNet)
Definition: subsidize
subsidize
v 1: support through subsidies;
“The arts in Europe are heavily
subsidized” [syn:
subsidise]
2: secure the assistence of by granting a subsidy, as of
nations or military forces [syn:
subsidise]
English → English (gcide)
Definition: Subsidize
Subsidize
\Sub"si*dize\, v. t. [imp. & p. p.
Subsidized; p.
pr. & vb. n.
Subsidizing.] [From
Subsidy.]
To furnish with a subsidy; to purchase the assistance of by
the payment of a subsidy; to aid or promote, as a private
enterprise, with public money; as, to subsidize a steamship
line.
[1913 Webster]
He employed the remittances from Spain to subsidize a
large body of German mercenaries. --Prescott.
[1913 Webster]