subsidise Meaning of "subsidise"

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Definition(s):

  1. (v) secure the assistance of by granting a subsidy, as of nations or military forces
  2. (v) support through subsidies

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Usage(s):

  1. Like Canada's system, our's is based on the premise that those who can afford it, subsidise those who cannot.
  2. Like Canada's system, our's is based on the premise that those who can afford it, subsidise those who cannot.

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  1. "Republicans enthusiastically support adult, cord blood, and pluripotent stem cell research that have shown so much promise in recent years," Boehner said. "The question is whether taxpayer dollars should be used to subsidise the destruction...
    on Mar 6, 2009 By: John Boehner Source: The Age

  2. "Instead of subsidising the price of food products coming from abroad, we'd rather subsidise national production. I propose that the price of fertiliser be subsidised by 50 per cent and even more," Preval said. "It's not with violence and...
    on Apr 9, 2008 By: Rene Preval Source: Special Broadcasting Service

  3. "It does not matter to Formula One if there is no grand prix in the US," Ecclestone told The Times. "I am not prepared to subsidise a race in America."
    on Jun 23, 2006 By: Bernie Ecclestone Source: BBC Sport

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