patronage
12 points
English
9 letters
Uncommon
Commonness #25,438
Valid in: US and UK dictionaries
Definitions
noun
the act of providing approval and support
verb
be a regular customer or client of
Definition: WordNet 3.1, Princeton University.
Pronunciation
/pˈætɹʌnɪdʒ/ · 3 syllables · CMUdict (BSD-3-Clause)
Word forms
plural patronages
Forms from WordNet 3.1 morphology — every form attested in the dictionary.
Synonyms
the business given to a commercial establishment by its customers
the act of providing approval and support
a communication that indicates lack of respect by patronizing the recipient
Synonyms grouped by meaning — WordNet 3.1 (Princeton University).
Crossword clues
Anagrams
—