subvent
Meaning: To provide financial support or a grant to an institution, project, or activity, typically from government or institutional funds.
Subvent is a rare back-formation from 'subvention' and is encountered almost exclusively in formal academic and arts-funding contexts. The noun 'subvention' is far more common, referring to a grant or financial contribution from a government or institution — 'a subvention from the Arts Council.' The verb form is occasionally used in European and academic English but would sound unusual in everyday speech. It occupies a register above 'fund' or 'sponsor.'
Examples
- The research centre is subvented by a combination of government grants and private endowments. 该研究中心由政府拨款和私人捐赠的组合资金资助。El centro de investigación está subvencionado por una combinación de ayudas públicas y dotaciones privadas.その研究センターは政府の助成金と民間の寄付金の組み合わせにより資金援助を受けている。그 연구 센터는 정부 보조금과 민간 기부금의 조합으로 재정 지원을 받고 있다.
- Without continued subventions from the state, many regional theatres would be forced to close. 如果没有国家的持续拨款,许多地方剧院将被迫关闭。Sin las subvenciones continuadas del Estado, muchos teatros regionales se verían obligados a cerrar.国からの継続的な助成なしでは、多くの地方劇場は閉鎖を余儀なくされるだろう。국가의 지속적인 보조금 없이는 많은 지방 극장들이 폐관을 강요당할 것이다.
- The journal relies on a modest subvention from the university to cover its publication costs. 该期刊依靠大学提供的少量资助来支付其出版费用。La revista depende de una modesta subvención de la universidad para cubrir sus costes de publicación.その学術誌は出版費用を賄うために大学からの控えめな助成に頼っている。그 학술지는 출판 비용을 충당하기 위해 대학의 소규모 보조금에 의존하고 있다.
Pronunciation
Usage Guide
Context: academic, professional
Tone: neutral
Origin & History
From Latin subventio (assistance), from subvenire (to come to the aid of), from sub- (under, from below) + venire (to come). The noun entered English in the 15th century; the verb form is a later back-formation.
Cultural Context
Era: Modern
Generation: All ages
Social background: Universal
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