subsidise
Translation
to subsidize, to support financially
Examples
The government will subsidise the farming industry.
The government will subsidize the farming industry.
They subsidise housing for low-income families.
They subsidize housing for low-income families.
Grammar Patterns
((sth.)) to support (sth.) financially The government will subsidize the farming industry.
Similar Words
Synonyms: fund, support, finance, sponsor; Antonyms: tax, penalize
Etymology
From Latin 'subsidium' (aid, support), from 'sub' (under) + 'sidere' (to sit). Literally 'to sit under' to provide support.
Memory Tips
Think of 'sub-' as 'under' and 'sid' as 'sit'. You are putting money *under* something to help it 'sit' or stand up.