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subvent

Syllabification: (sub·vent)
Pronunciation: /səbˈvent/
Definition of subvent

verb

[with object] formal
  • support or assist by the payment of a subvention.

Origin:

early 20th century: from Latin subvent- 'assisted', from the verb subvenire (see subvention)

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