subsidy
Translation
subsidy, grant, financial support
Examples
The company received a government subsidy.
The company received a government subsidy.
Grammar Patterns
a subsidy for ((sth.)) The government provides a subsidy for clean energy.
a subsidy from ((sb./an organization)) The company received a subsidy from the government.
Similar Words
Synonyms: grant, allowance, aid, funding
Etymology
From Latin `subsidium` 'help, support', from `sub-` 'under' + `sedere` 'to sit'. Originally referred to troops held in reserve.
Memory Tips
Imagine money that helps a business 'sit' up straight instead of falling over. It's financial 'aid'.