subvention

UK
/sʌbˈvɛnʃən/
US
/sʌbˈvɛnʃən/

Translations

subventionnoun
subventions
pl
UK
/sʌbˈvɛnʃən/
US
/sʌbˈvɛnʃən/
The government provided a subvention to support the new public transportation project.
Правительство предоставило субсидию для поддержки нового проекта общественного транспорта.
The museum received a subvention to help cover its operational costs.
Музей получил дотацию для покрытия своих операционных расходов.
subventionverb
subventioned
Past Simple
subventioned
Past Participle
subventioning
Gerund
UK
/səbˈvɛnʃən/
US
/səbˈvɛnʃən/
Transitive verb meaning to provide financial support; to subsidize.
Synonyms

Definitions

subventionnoun
A grant of money, especially from a government or other organization, to support an undertaking or institution.
The museum received a subvention from the government to help fund its new exhibit.
The act or process of providing such financial support.
The subvention of the community theater ensured that ticket prices stayed affordable.
Archaic. Aid or assistance; relief; the act of coming to someone’s help.
The townsfolk sought the nobleman’s subvention during the harsh winter.
subventionverb
To support or finance (an undertaking, institution, etc.) with a subvention; to subsidize.
The city council subventioned the arts festival to promote local culture.