patron

The word “patron” has 2 syllables: pa-tron

It's pronounced as /ˈpeɪtrən/

What is synonym and antonym for patron?

In the thesaurus, “patron” has 57 synonyms and 14 antonyms.

Here are synonyms and antonyms for patron along with examples of usage in sentences.

Synonyms for patron

Maecenas
account
advocate
almoner
almsgiver
altruist
angel
backer
bargainer
benefactor
benefactress
bestower
browser
buyer
champion
chaperon
chaperone
client
coach
consumer
contributor
correspondent
cosignatory
cosigner
cosponsor
customer
donator
donor
end user
fairy godmother
giver
guarantor
guardian angel
guest
haggler
helper
mentor
patroness
philanthropist
prospect
protector
punter
purchaser
regular
savior
saviour
shopper
sponsor
subscriber
sugar daddy
supporter
surety
teacher
underwriter
user
vendee
window-shopper

Antonyms for patron

beneficiary
black marketeer
black marketer
broker
donee
fence
giftee
merchant
recipient
seller
shopkeeper
tradesman
vender
vendor

Meanings of patron

noun
1. One who protects or supports; a defender or advocate.
2. An influential, wealthy person who supported an artist, craftsman, a scholar or a noble.
3. A customer, as of a certain store or restaurant.
4. (Roman law) A protector of a dependent, especially a master who had freed a slave but still retained some paternal rights.
5. One who has gift and disposition of a benefice.
6. A padrone.
7. A property owner, a landlord, a master. (Compare patroon.).
verb
1. To be a patron of; to patronize; to favour.
2. To treat as a patron.

Example Sentences

The restaurant gave a discount to every loyal patron.
As a regular patron of the library, she donated books frequently.
The artist found a wealthy patron to support his new exhibit.
Each patron received a complimentary drink upon arrival.
The museum honored its oldest patron at the annual gala.

On this page you'll find 71 synonyms, antonyms, or another words to patron, such as: Maecenas, account, advocate, almoner, almsgiver, altruist, angel.

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