Definitions

1. verb

to provide financial help or support, especially for a business or project

“The government decided to subsidize the local farmers to reduce the economic burden.”

2. verb

to reduce the price or cost of something

“The company will subsidize the ticket price for students to make it more affordable.”

3. noun

a financial grant or allowance given to someone or something

“The subsidy for the new business helped it stay afloat during its initial stages.”