Word
subsidized
Phoneticssub·si·dized
/ˈsəbsɪˌdaɪzd/
Definition
adj. describes something that is cheaper because a government or company pays part of the cost.
adj. supported by a subsidy; typically refers to goods or services where the consumer price is lower than the market rate due to external funding.
Examples
“The company provides a subsidized lunch for all employees.”
“Many students rely on subsidized housing because the market rates in the city are far too expensive.”
“The government introduced a subsidized public transport scheme to encourage commuters to leave their cars at home, significantly reducing urban carbon emissions over the following decade.”
Examples
simple
“The company provides a subsidized lunch for all employees.”
contextual
“Many students rely on subsidized housing because the market rates in the city are far too expensive.”
complex
“The government introduced a subsidized public transport scheme to encourage commuters to leave their cars at home, significantly reducing urban carbon emissions over the following decade.”
Real-World Examples
“They can’t afford market rate, but they make too much for subsidized housing.” “The likely result is less subsidized housing built in Colorado over the next few years, at the same time the new federal law is making it easier to build housing generally.” Synonyms
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