noun๐ShareThe act of providing approval and support; backing; championship."His vigorous patronage of the conservatives got him in trouble with progressives."businesseconomyfinancesocietypoliticsgovernmentChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
noun๐ShareCustomers collectively; clientele; business."The restaurant had an upper-class patronage."businesseconomyChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
noun๐ShareA communication that indicates lack of respect by patronizing the recipient; condescension; disdain."Her comments, dripping with patronage, made him feel as though she thought he was incapable of understanding the situation. "attitudecommunicationcharactermoralChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
noun๐ShareGranting favours or giving contracts or making appointments to office in return for political support."The mayor's patronage system rewarded supporters with jobs on the city council. "politicsgovernmentjoborganizationChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
noun๐ShareGuardianship, as of a saint; tutelary care."Our school invoked the patronage of Saint Nicholas, hoping for his protection and guidance throughout the year. "culturereligionsocietytraditionChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
noun๐ShareThe right of nomination to political office."The mayor's patronage allowed him to appoint his former campaign manager as the city's new Parks Director. "politicsgovernmentstaterightjobChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
noun๐ShareThe right of presentation to church or ecclesiastical benefice; advowson."The college president held the patronage for the new dean position, meaning they had the right to choose the next dean. "religionrightgovernmentChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verb๐ShareTo support by being a patron of."The local bakery owner patronages the school's art club by donating pastries for their bake sales. "cultureartbusinesseconomyChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verb๐ShareTo be a regular customer or client of; to patronize"My grandmother patronizes the local bakery every Saturday morning. "businesseconomyChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
