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pay vs subsidize

subsidize vs pay

pay is a noun but subsidize is not a noun.

pay and subsidize both are verbs.

Word NounAdjectiveVerbAdverb
pay Yes No Yes No
subsidize No No Yes No
As verbs, subsidize is a hyponym of pay; that is, subsidize is a word with a more specific, narrower meaning than pay:
  • pay: give money, usually in exchange for goods or services
  • subsidize: secure the assistance of by granting a subsidy, as of nations or military forces
pay (noun) subsidize (noun)
something that remunerates
pay (verb) subsidize (verb)
dedicate support through subsidies
bear (a cost or penalty), in recompense for some action secure the assistance of by granting a subsidy, as of nations or military forces
convey, as of a compliment, regards, attention, etc.; bestow
give money, usually in exchange for goods or services
bring in
do or give something to somebody in return
cancel or discharge a debt
make a compensation for
discharge or settle
render
be worth it
Difference between pay and subsidize

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