subsidize

Meanings

1. 1
   verb

   support through subsidies

   The arts in Europe are heavily subsidized

2. 2
   verb

   To assist (someone or something) by granting a subsidy.

   By the start of the 19th century, Europe was neckdeep in the Napoleonic Wars, which, at various times, amounted to the British Empire against Europe, and, at others, involved Britain subsidising various nations, such as Austria and Prussia, against Napoleon.

3. 3
   verb

   secure the assistance of by granting a subsidy, as of nations or military forces

Etymology

From subsidy + -ize.