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Definition subsidize in British English

subsidize verb

[transitive] verb
/ˈsʌbsɪdaɪz/
1

to pay some of the cost of goods or services so that they can be sold to other people at a lower price

Example

Meals in the cafeteria are subsidized by the company.

Example

The government has said it will no longer subsidize public transport.

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Definition subsidize in British English