subsidize

• Verb, das bedeutet, jemanden oder etwas finanziell zu unterstützen, oft aus staatlichen Mitteln, um Kosten zu senken oder eine Tätigkeit zu fördern.

A verb meaning to support or assist financially, typically with public money, to reduce costs or encourage an activity.

1. Financial supportB2formal

   To provide financial assistance to an organization, industry, or individual to reduce costs or encourage activity.

   Subventionieren

   • The government subsidizes renewable energy projects.
   • The company subsidizes employee health insurance premiums.
   • Farmers receive subsidized loans to buy equipment.

   Synonymebackendowfinancefundsponsorsupportunderwrite

   Antonymeassesschargelevytax

2. Reduce costB2formal

   To pay part of the cost of something to make it cheaper for others.

   Subventionieren

   • The university subsidizes student housing to keep rents low.
   • The city subsidizes public transportation fares for seniors.
   • The program subsidizes childcare costs for low-income families.

   Synonymeaidfinancefundsponsorsupportunderwrite