I. səbˈvenchən noun
( -s )
Etymology: Middle English subvencioun state subsidy, from Middle French subvention, from Late Latin subvention-, subventio act of giving aid, assistance, from Latin subventus (past participle of subvenire to come to help), from sub- up + venire to come) + -ion-, -io -ion — more at sub- , come
1. : a providing of assistance or support ; especially : the granting of financial aid (as to an undertaking)
2. : aid and especially pecuniary aid granted either to an individual or an organization: as
a. : endowment
b. : a subsidy from a government or foundation
II. transitive verb
( -ed/-ing/-s )
: to provide with a subvention : support by means of subventions : subsidize