B2 verb محايد

subsidy

/ˈsʌbsɪdaɪz/

To provide financial support for an activity, organization, or industry, usually by a government, to keep prices low or to ensure a service remains functional. It involves paying part of the cost of production or operation so that the end user pays a reduced price.

أمثلة

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1

The company decided to subsidize the cost of gym memberships for all employees.

The company decided to pay part of the cost of gym memberships for all employees.

2

The government has proposed to subsidize the agricultural sector to protect local farmers from international competition.

The government has proposed to provide financial aid to the agricultural sector to protect local farmers from international competition.

3

My parents still subsidize my lifestyle even though I have a part-time job.

My parents still help pay for my lifestyle even though I have a part-time job.

عائلة الكلمة

اسم
subsidy
Verb
subsidize
صفة
subsidized
مرتبط
subsidization
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نصيحة للحفظ

The prefix 'sub-' means 'under.' Think of a subsidy as money that sits 'under' the price of a product to hold it up so it doesn't fall (fail) or cost too much.

اختبار سريع

Many cities ________ public transportation to encourage citizens to use buses instead of cars.

صحيح!

الإجابة الصحيحة هي: subsidize

أمثلة

1

The company decided to subsidize the cost of gym memberships for all employees.

everyday

The company decided to pay part of the cost of gym memberships for all employees.

2

The government has proposed to subsidize the agricultural sector to protect local farmers from international competition.

formal

The government has proposed to provide financial aid to the agricultural sector to protect local farmers from international competition.

3

My parents still subsidize my lifestyle even though I have a part-time job.

informal

My parents still help pay for my lifestyle even though I have a part-time job.

4

In this paper, we examine how states subsidize higher education to promote social mobility.

academic

In this paper, we examine how states provide funding for higher education to promote social mobility.

5

Large corporations often subsidize their research and development departments through tax credits.

business

Large corporations often fund their research and development departments through tax credits.

عائلة الكلمة

اسم
subsidy
Verb
subsidize
صفة
subsidized
مرتبط
subsidization

تلازمات شائعة

heavily subsidize to provide a large amount of financial support
government subsidizes when the state pays part of the costs
subsidize housing to make living costs cheaper for residents
subsidize production to reduce the cost of making goods
partially subsidize to pay for a portion of the total cost

العبارات الشائعة

state-subsidized

funded or supported by the government

cross-subsidize

using profits from one area to pay for costs in another

heavily subsidized

receiving a significant amount of financial aid

يُخلط عادةً مع

subsidy vs sponsorship

Sponsorship is usually for marketing or branding benefits, while subsidizing is meant to lower the price or support a necessary service.

subsidy vs grant

A grant is a specific sum of money given for a particular project, whereas a subsidy is often an ongoing payment to keep prices low.

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ملاحظات الاستخدام

Use 'subsidize' when discussing economic support that results in lower consumer prices or business costs. It is most commonly used in political and economic contexts.

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أخطاء شائعة

Learners often use the noun 'subsidy' where the verb 'subsidize' is required, saying 'the government subsidy the food' instead of 'the government subsidizes the food.'

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نصيحة للحفظ

The prefix 'sub-' means 'under.' Think of a subsidy as money that sits 'under' the price of a product to hold it up so it doesn't fall (fail) or cost too much.

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أصل الكلمة

From the Latin 'subsidium', meaning 'auxiliary force' or 'reserve troops,' literally 'sitting behind' (sub- 'under' + sedere 'to sit').

أنماط نحوية

Transitive verb: takes a direct object (e.g., subsidize the industry). Often used in the passive voice: 'The project is subsidized by the state.' Regular verb conjugation: subsidizes, subsidized, subsidizing.
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السياق الثقافي

Subsidies are a major point of political debate in many countries, particularly regarding agricultural subsidies in the EU and US, or subsidies for green energy.

اختبار سريع

Many cities ________ public transportation to encourage citizens to use buses instead of cars.

صحيح!

الإجابة الصحيحة هي: subsidize

كلمات ذات صلة

sit

A1

To rest your body on your bottom with your back upright, typically on a chair or the floor. It describes both the action of moving into this position and the state of being in it.

stand

A1

To be in an upright position supported by one's feet rather than sitting or lying down. It also refers to the physical location of an object or a person's particular opinion on a subject.

pay

A1

To give money to someone in exchange for goods, services, or to settle a debt. It can also mean to give something non-monetary, such as attention or a compliment.

meet

A1

To come together with someone at a specific place and time, or to be introduced to someone for the first time. It can also mean to satisfy a requirement, standard, or need.

continue

A1

To keep doing something or to stay in the same state without stopping. It can also mean to start an activity again after a short break.

set

A1

To put or place something in a specific position or location. It also means to adjust or prepare something so that it is ready for use, such as a clock or a table.

learn

A1

To gain knowledge, understanding, or a skill by studying, practicing, or being taught. It refers to the process of acquiring information through experience or education.

lead

A1

To go in front of a group of people to show them the way to a place. It also means to be in control of a group, a team, or an activity.

understand

A1

To know the meaning of what someone is saying or how something works. It involves grasping an idea, a language, or a situation clearly in your mind.

follow

A1

To move behind someone or something in the same direction. It also means to obey rules, instructions, or to understand the logic of an argument or story.

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