patronage :: Lexipedia - Where words have meaning

Nouns (5)

n. the business given to a commercial establishment by its customers; "even before noon there was a considerable patronage"

n. the act of providing approval and support; "his vigorous backing of the conservatives got him in trouble with progressives"

n. customers collectively; "they have an upper class clientele"

Verbs (3)

v. support by being a patron of

v. be a regular customer or client of; "We patronize this store"; "Our sponsor kept our art studio going for as long as he could"

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Fuzzynyms (16)

n. transactions (sales and purchases) having the objective of supplying commodities (goods and services)

n. kindly endorsement and guidance; "the tournament was held under the auspices of the city council"

n. a group of followers or enthusiasts

v. speak, plead, or argue in favour of; "The doctor advocated a smoking ban in the entire house"

v. protect or fight for as a champion

v. inspire with confidence; give hope or courage to

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