English Synonym Finder

subsidy

Definitions

A sum of money granted by the government or a public body to assist an industry or business so that the price of a commodity or service may remain low or competitive.

Financial support or aid provided to an organization or individual to promote a specific activity or public interest.

Examples

The government provides a generous subsidy to farmers to help stabilize food prices.

Many renewable energy projects rely on a federal subsidy to remain financially viable.

The city council voted to increase the public transport subsidy to encourage more people to use buses.

Synonyms

grant allowance bounty aid subvention contribution handout

Antonyms

tax levy tariff fine penalty cost expense