subsidize
Translation
to subsidise, to fund, to support financially
Examples
The government subsidizes the farming industry.
The government subsidises the farming industry.
Grammar Patterns
((sth.)) to provide financial aid to (sth.) The government subsidises the farming industry.
Similar Words
Synonyms: fund, finance, sponsor; Antonyms: defund
Etymology
From `subsidy`. The `-ize` suffix creates a verb, meaning 'to provide a subsidy'.
Memory Tips
To 'subsidize' is to give a 'subsidy'. Think of giving money to help the cost of something 'subside' (go down).