Definitions
from the GNU version of the Collaborative International Dictionary of English.
- transitive verb To come to the aid of; to subsidize; to support.
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- verb transitive To come to the
aid of; tosubsidize orsupport .
Etymologies
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subvention + -ize
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Examples
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The Danish government has been content to subventionize schools maintained by other agencies, especially those of the churches.
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