PATRON Synonyms
10 hypernyms for patron. (close relations)
Best Synonyms for PATRON
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| sponsor | verb, noun v, n | |||||
noun • someone who supports or champions something • an advocate who presents a person (as for an award or a degree or an introduction etc.) verb • assume sponsorship of • assume responsibility for or leadership of • do one's shopping at; do business with; be a customer or client of | ||||||
| supporter | noun n | |||||
noun • a person who backs a politician or a team etc. • someone who supports or champions something • a person who contributes to the fulfillment of a need or furtherance of an effort or purpose • a band (usually elastic) worn around the leg to hold up a stocking (or around the arm to hold up a sleeve) • a support for the genitals worn by men engaging in strenuous exercise | ||||||
| advocate | verb, noun v, n | |||||
noun • a person who pleads for a cause or propounds an idea • a lawyer who pleads cases in court verb • push for something • speak, plead, or argue in favor of | ||||||
| ally | verb, noun v, n | |||||
noun • a friendly nation • an associate who provides cooperation or assistance verb • become an ally or associate, as by a treaty or marriage | ||||||
| backer | noun n | |||||
noun • someone who provides financial support for some venture | ||||||
| benefactor | ||||||
noun • a person who helps people or institutions (especially with financial help) | ||||||
| champion | verb, noun v, n | |||||
noun • someone who has won first place in a competition • someone who fights for a cause • a person who backs a politician or a team etc. • someone who is dazzlingly skilled in any field adjective satellite • holding first place in a contest verb • protect or fight for as a champion | ||||||
| defender | noun n | |||||
noun • a person who cares for persons or property • a fighter who holds out against attack | ||||||
| devotee | noun n | |||||
noun • an ardent follower and admirer | ||||||
| guardian | noun n | |||||
noun • a person who cares for persons or property | ||||||
| protector | noun n | |||||
noun • a person who cares for persons or property | ||||||
| frequenter | noun, adjective n, adj | |||||
noun • a regular customer | ||||||