1. to support financially; to pay part of the cost of something to make it cheaper or more affordable

Examples

• The government subsidizes public transportation to keep fares low.
• Many countries subsidize their farmers to help them compete globally.
• The company subsidizes employee health insurance premiums.
• Federal grants subsidize college tuition for low-income students.
• The city decided to subsidize the new arts center.
• Parents often subsidize their children’s first apartments.