patronage
/pˈætrʌnɪdʒ/
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Definitions
Noun
the act of providing approval and support; "his vigorous backing of the conservatives got him in trouble with progressives"
Noun
customers collectively; "they have an upper class clientele"
Noun
a communication that indicates lack of respect by patronizing the recipient
Noun
(politics) granting favors or giving contracts or making appointments to office in return for political support
Noun
the business given to a commercial establishment by its customers; "even before noon there was a considerable patronage"
Verb
support by being a patron of
Verb
be a regular customer or client of; "We patronize this store"; "Our sponsor kept our art studio going for as long as he could"
Synonyms
backing
backup
business
championship
clientele
condescension
disdain
keep going
patronise
patronize
support
trade
More General Terms
approval
approving
blessing
business
depreciation
derogation
disparagement
foster
keep
maintain
nurture
people
social control
sustain