subsidiar

Senses

1. 1.

   to subsidize, to fund

   To provide financial support or funding to reduce costs

2. 2.

   to support, to provide basis for

   To provide information, data, or arguments that support something

Examples

• "O governo vai subsidiar a compra de alimentos básicos para famílias de baixa renda."

  The government will subsidize the purchase of basic foods for low-income families.

• "Esses dados vão subsidiar nossa decisão sobre o novo projeto."

  This data will support our decision about the new project.

• "A prefeitura subsidia o transporte público para estudantes."

  The city hall subsidizes public transportation for students.

Usage

Regular -ar verb. In its financial sense, commonly used in governmental and economic contexts. The second sense (to provide basis/support for decisions or actions) is frequently used in formal and professional settings. Common collocations: subsidiar custos, subsidiar decisões, subsidiar debates.