Definitions
There are 7 meanings of the word
Patronage.
Patronage - as a noun
The act of providing approval and support
Example: "His vigorous backing of the conservatives got him in trouble with progressives"
Synonyms (Exact Relations)
backing16backup16championship26Customers collectively
Example: "They have an upper class clientele"
Synonyms (Exact Relations)
business10clientele11A communication that indicates lack of respect by patronizing the recipient
Synonyms (Exact Relations)
condescension18disdain9(politics) granting favors or giving contracts or making appointments to office in return for political support
Hypernyms (Closely Related)
social controlHyponyms (Broadly Related)
The business given to a commercial establishment by its customers
Example: "Even before noon there was a considerable patronage"
Synonyms (Exact Relations)
trade6Hypernyms (Closely Related)
business10Hyponyms (Broadly Related)
Patronage - as a verb
Support by being a patron of
Be a regular customer or client of
Example: "We patronize this store"
Synonyms (Exact Relations)
keep goingpatronise11patronize20support11Example Sentences
"The local theater was struggling until it received the generous patronage of a wealthy donor."
"The artist was grateful for the patronage of a prominent art collector, who supported and promoted their work."
"The small bookstore relies on the loyal patronage of its regular customers to stay in business."
"The museum's exhibition wouldn't have been possible without the financial patronage of several corporations."
"Many universities rely on government patronage to fund their research programs."
Word Game Points
Is PATRONAGE a valid Scrabble word?
Yes, patronage is valid for both Scrabble US and EU
PATRONAGE has a SCRABBLE points total of 12.
Is PATRONAGE a valid Words With Friends word?
Yes, patronage is valid for Words With Friends
Valid WordPATRONAGE has a WORDS WITH FRIENDS points total of 15.
Is PATRONAGE a valid WordFeud word?
Yes, patronage is valid for WordFeud
Valid WordPATRONAGE has a WORDFEUD points total of 14.
