subsidising

[US]/'sʌbsidaiz/
Frequency: Very High

Translation

give financial support to, provide a subsidy for

Example Sentences

Farming is partly subsidised by the government.

The government decided to subsidise the farmers to help them during the drought.

Many countries subsidise public transportation to encourage the use of buses and trains.

The company decided to subsidise employee meals in the cafeteria.

Some schools subsidise students' tuition fees to make education more accessible.

The organization aims to subsidise healthcare for low-income families in the community.

The government plans to subsidise renewable energy projects to promote sustainability.

Some companies subsidise gym memberships for their employees to promote wellness.

The city council decided to subsidise cultural events to enrich the community's cultural life.

Parents can apply for financial aid to subsidise their children's education expenses.

The company offers to subsidise employee transportation costs for those who use public transit.

Real-world Examples

So commuters are, in effect, subsidised.

Source: Yes, Minister Season 3

There's no difference between subsidising football and subsidising art.

Source: Yes, Minister Season 3

In India coal subsidises passenger fees on railways.

Source: The Economist (Summary)

Let us choose what we subsidise by the extent of popular demand.

Source: Yes, Minister Season 3

And finally, if you subsidise something, you pay part of its cost.

Source: 6 Minute English

This allowed the banks to subsidise industrial firms through their years of education.

Source: The Economist - Arts

We have sex education too. Should we subsidise sex, perhaps?

Source: Yes, Minister Season 3

Most governments subsidise new reactors directly; Britain wants private investors to fund them.

Source: The Economist - International

By subsidising mortgages, and thus boosting demand, the government is exacerbating the problem.

Source: The Economist - Comprehensive

Farmers complain that land is being taken out of use by generously subsidised tree plantations.

Source: Past English Level 4 Reading Exam Papers

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