Synonyms of subsidize

subsidize

verb

ˈsəb-sə-ˌdīz 

1

as in to fund

to furnish (as an institution) with a regular source of income

the museum is annually subsidized by funds from several major corporations

Synonyms & Similar Words

• fund
• finance
• establish
• endow
• found
• support
• organize
• contribute
• promote
• underwrite
• grant
• donate
• sponsor
• subscribe
• award
• bequeath
• invest (in)
• back
• capitalize

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

• receive
• draw
• defund
• disendow
• subsist

2

as in to finance

to provide money for

housing for the elderly that was subsidized by the federal government

Synonyms & Similar Words

• fund
• finance
• underwrite
• support
• capitalize
• endow
• stake
• bankroll
• sponsor
• endorse
• maintain
• aid
• pay
• advocate
• back
• defray
• patronize
• refinance
• provide (for)
• champion
• pay up
• pay off
• liquidate
• nourish
• grubstake
• stand
• refund
• cofinance
• spring (for)
• settle
• foot
• recompense
• quit
• discharge
• clear

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

• defund

Example Sentences

Recent Examples of subsidize

The governments of the Dominican Republic, Nicaragua, and several small Caribbean countries have subsidized energy costs—a costly proposition as high prices persist. — Dan Restrepo, Foreign Affairs, 30 Sep. 2026

That money should have been returned to the state’s general fund, the grand jury concluded, but officials in the governor’s office wanted the money to subsidize their campaign against Amendment 3. — Jim Defede, Miami Herald, 29 Sep. 2026

Think of how much money this country spends to subsidize attendance in college. — Eric Rosenbaum, CNBC, 29 Sep. 2026

Digital tools have made pure execution nearly free, so firms that still price advice as a percentage of assets are subsidizing convenience with margin. — Expert Panel®, Forbes.com, 28 Sep. 2026