subvention

/səbˈvɛntʃən/
IPA guide

Other forms: subventions

Definitions of subvention
  1. noun
    the act or process of providing aid or help of any sort
    see moresee less
    type of:
    provision, supply, supplying
    the activity of supplying or providing something
  2. noun
    grant of financial aid as from a government to an educational institution
    see moresee less
    type of:
    subsidy
    a grant paid by a government to an enterprise that benefits the public
  3. verb
    guarantee financial support of
    synonyms: subvent, underwrite
    see moresee less
    type of:
    guarantee, undertake
    promise to do or accomplish
Cite this entry
Style:
MLA
  • MLA
  • APA
  • Chicago

Copy citation
VocabTrainer™
Start Now
DISCLAIMER: These example sentences appear in various news sources and books to reflect the usage of the word ‘subvention'. Views expressed in the examples do not represent the opinion of Vocabulary.com or its editors. Send us feedback
Word Family