subvention

səbˈvɛnʃən

Definition of subvention - Reverso English Dictionary

Noun

finance

Rare

financial support given by a government or institution

Rare

The university received a subvention for research.

aid

grant

public enterprise grant

Rare

grant of money to assist an enterprise deemed advantageous to the public

Rare

The tech startup was thrilled to receive a subvention for their green energy solution.

allowance

endowment

subsidy

Verb

tr.

finance

Rare

provide financial support or aid

Rare

The government subventioned the new public school.

fund

subsidize

Add a suggestion |

Feedback:

Origin of subvention

Latin, subventio (assistance)

Examples of subvention in a sentence

The museum relies on subventions to operate.
The museum received a subvention to expand its exhibits.
A subvention was granted to support the local theater's new production.
The charity subventioned the community center.
Local businesses were subventioned by the council.

View all translations of subvention

✨Click below to see the appropriate translations facing each meaning.

French:subvention, subventionner, ...
German:Subvention, subventionieren, ...
Italian:sovvenzione, sovvenzionare, ...
Spanish:subvención, subvencionar, ...
Portuguese:subvenção, financiar, ...
Chinese:资助, 补贴, ...
Japanese:助成金, 助成する, ...
Arabic:إِعانَة, مَوَّلَ, ...
Hebrew:תְּמִיכָה כַּסְפִּית, לְתַמֵךְ, ...
Russian:субвенция, субсидировать, ...
Ukrainian:субвенція, фінансувати, ...
Hindi:अनुदान, वित्तीय सहायता प्रदान करना, ...
Bengali:অনুদান, আর্থিক সহায়তা প্রদান করা, ...
Catalan:subvenció, subvencionar, ...
Czech:subvence, subvencovat, ...
Danish:bevilling, subventionere, ...
Dutch:subsidie, subsidieren, ...
Greek:επιδότηση, επιχορηγώ, ...
Hungarian:támogatás, támogatni, ...
Khmer:ថវិកាឧបត្ថម្ភ, ឧបត្ថម្ភថវិកា, ...
Korean:보조금, 재정 지원하다, ...
Persian:کمک مالی, کمک مالی کرد, ...
Polish:subwencja, sfinansować, ...
Portuguese (BR):subvenção, financiar, ...
Romanian:subvenție, a subvenționa, ...
Swedish:subvention, subventionera, ...
Thai:เงินสนับสนุน, ให้การสนับสนุนทางการเงิน, ...
Turkish:hibe, mali destek sağlamak, ...
Vietnamese:khoản trợ cấp, cấp vốn, ...

Discover how Reverso redefines the dictionary

Go beyond “simple words”

100,000 expressions & idioms Understand any expression you come across: from corporate jargon like 💬 touch base or ↩️ circle back to everyday expressions such as 🌊 out of the blue or 🦆 lame duck, as well as idioms like 🍲 spill the beans and 🐎 hold your horses.

40,000 images When you search for a concrete noun or object, images help you grasp the meaning at a glance. Try searching for 🧵 puppytooth, 🎠 merry-go-round, ⚜️ fleur-de-lys, or 💤 bunk bed.

Informal language & slang Everyday conversations are packed with informal expressions and slang. Meanings are clearly tagged, so you'll always know when a word is casual. Look up hangry (😋 hungry + 😡 angry), 😎 rizz, 🕹️ noob, or 🔑 low-key.

Abbreviations & acronyms Quickly decode modern abbreviations and acronyms. Go from IDK to OMG in seconds and stay up to date with popular abbreviations such as 🐐 GOAT, 📜 tl;dr, 👀 POV, or 🖥️ AFK.

Regional usage (US / UK) Reverso highlights regional differences between American and British English. You’ll never have to wonder where a word is commonly used: try lift vs. elevator, courgette vs. zucchini, or popular British slang like dodgy or banter. What’s more, when you search for 'color', you’ll immediately see its British counterpart, 'colour'.

Get more than a simple definition

Translations for each meaning View translations alongside each meaning to see how a word is translated in each context. Simply toggle translations ON and choose among 25+ languages. You can also display the translation of definitions or examples into your native language to deepen your understanding.

Synonyms & related words by meaning View synonyms and related words for each meaning, not just for the word as a whole. This helps you choose the most accurate word for your context. Click the

icon to discover related terms: analogies, antonyms, common collocates, words with same roots, umbrella terms… Try with happening or hunch.

Multiple examples for every meaning Each meaning comes with three real-life examples to show you how the word is used in different contexts. Click the

icon next to the first example to see two additional options and learn to use new vocabulary naturally.

Go from understanding to mastery

Save words for later review Click the

icon to save words you want to revisit. You can also save a specific meaning by clicking on the

icon next to it. For example, you might want to save the word “table” as a verb, which means “to postpone”.

Practice with personalized flashcards Reverso automatically transforms your searches and saved words into personalized flashcards and quizzes, featuring high-quality audio and usage examples. This helps you transform terms you only recognize into words you actually use confidently.

Learn with Netflix, YouTube, and your favorite texts With Reverso Chrome extension, transform movies, TV shows, articles, or song lyrics into an interactive lesson. Look up words and expressions in one click on any website and learn with your favorite content.

Definition of subvention - Reverso English Dictionary

Noun

Verb

Origin of subvention

Terms related to subvention

Examples of subvention in a sentence

View all translations of subvention

Discover how Reverso redefines the dictionary

Go beyond “simple words”

Get more than a simple definition

Go from understanding to mastery