noun Download 🔗Share One who protects or supports; a defender or advocate. Examples : "The local library's generous patrons regularly donate books and funds to support the school's reading program. " person business society organization finance law culture Chat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
noun Download 🔗Share An influential, wealthy person who supported an artist, craftsman, a scholar or a noble. Examples : "The wealthy businessman was a patron of the local art school, donating generously to its program. " art royal person history culture finance business society Chat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
noun Download 🔗Share A customer, as of a certain store or restaurant. Examples : "This car park is for patrons only." business person Chat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
noun Download 🔗Share (Roman law) A protector of a dependent, especially a master who had freed a slave but still retained some paternal rights. Examples : "After freeing his slave, Marcus remained the patron, retaining some authority over the former slave's life. " history law society family person Chat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
noun Download 🔗Share One who has gift and disposition of a benefice. Examples : "The new teacher was a generous patron of the school's art program, donating supplies and time. " religion job organization Chat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
noun Download 🔗Share A padrone. Examples : "The new student was hesitant to approach the patron of the tutoring center, a stern-faced woman who ran the program. " person job business Chat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
noun Download 🔗Share A property owner, a landlord, a master. (Compare patroon.) Examples : "The new patron of the apartment building is making improvements to the common areas. " property person business Chat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verb Download 🔗Share To be a patron of; to patronize; to favour. Examples : "The school librarian patronized the local bookstore, frequently buying books for the children's section. " business finance economy society Chat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verb Download 🔗Share To treat as a patron. Examples : "The teacher patronized the struggling student, patiently explaining the difficult concept step-by-step. " business commerce Chat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading