subsidised

Meanings

• adjective

  supported by a government or other organization so as to reduce the cost to the individual

  - "The subsidised price of milk makes it affordable for low-income families."
  - "The government subsidises farmers to help them during times of financial hardship."

• verb

  pay a part of someone's costs or expenses, especially for education or living expenses

  - "The university subsidises its students with grants."
  - "My parents subsidised my education."

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Rhymes

Words rhyming with subsidised
subsidy , surprise , supplies , reprisal , surmises , compiles

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Variants

List of all variants of subsidised that leads to same result
subsidise , subsidised , subsidises , subsidising , subsidize

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Etymology

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From Old French 'subsidier' meaning 'to stand under, support'. The term was used to describe the act of providing financial support or aid.

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Trivia

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1. The first recorded use of the term 'subsidised' in English was in the 15th century.

2. In some countries, subsidised housing is provided to low-income families to help them afford a place to live.

3. Subsidised agriculture is a common practice in many developing countries to help farmers produce food and earn a livelihood.

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Related Concepts

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1. grant: A type of financial assistance given to an individual or organization for a specific purpose, often in the form of a subsidised loan or a subsidised payment.

2. social welfare: A system of government programs designed to provide financial and other forms of assistance to individuals and families in need.

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Culture

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The term 'subsidised' has been used extensively in literature and art to depict the socio-economic conditions of individuals and communities. In music, it has been used metaphorically to describe the emotional support and encouragement provided by loved ones.

How to Memorize "subsidised"

1. visualize
   

   - Visualize a government building providing financial support to individuals and organizations.

2. associate
   

   - Associate the word 'subsidised' with the concept of financial support and aid.

3. mnemonics
   

   - Use the mnemonic 'S-U-B-S-I-D-I-S-E' to remember that 'Subsidised' means 'Supported' or 'Financially Aided'.

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