sub·si·dize (sŭb'sĭ-dīz')
tr.v., -dized, -diz·ing, -diz·es.

1. To assist or support with a subsidy.
2. To secure the assistance of by granting a subsidy.

subsidization sub'si·di·za'tion (-dĭ-zā'shən) n.
subsidizer sub'si·diz'er n.

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