subsidizing

[suhb-si-dahyz]

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verb (used with object), -dized, -diz·ing.

to furnish or aid with a subsidy.

to purchase the assistance of by the payment of a subsidy.

to secure the cooperation of by bribery; buy over.

Also, especially British, sub·si·dise.

Origin:
1785–95; subsid(y) + -ize

Related forms

sub·si·diz·a·ble, adjective

sub·si·di·za·tion, noun

sub·si·diz·er, noun

de·sub·si·di·za·tion, noun

de·sub·si·dize, verb (used with object), -dized, -diz·ing.

non·sub·si·dized, adjective

un·sub·si·dized, adjective

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a fool or simpleton; ninny.

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