patronage

The word “patronage” has 3 syllables: pa-tron-age

It's pronounced as /ˈpeɪtrənɪdʒ/

What is synonym and antonym for patronage?

In the thesaurus, “patronage” has 27 synonyms.

Here are synonyms for patronage along with examples of usage in sentences.

Synonyms for patronage

noun
1. The act of providing approval and support; backing; championship.
2. Customers collectively; clientele; business.
3. A communication that indicates lack of respect by patronizing the recipient; condescension; disdain.
4. Granting favours or giving contracts or making appointments to office in return for political support.
5. Guardianship, as of a saint; tutelary care.
6. The right of nomination to political office.
7. The right of presentation to church or ecclesiastical benefice; advowson.
verb
1. To support by being a patron of.
2. To be a regular customer or client of; to patronize.

The art gallery survives largely through the patronage of wealthy donors.
His political success was built on the patronage of influential backers.
We appreciate your continued patronage of our local bookstore.
Royal patronage helped the composer gain widespread recognition.
The café offered discounts to students as a gesture of gratitude for their patronage.

On this page you'll find 27 synonyms or another words to patronage, such as: aegis, affairs, aid, assistance, auspice, backing, bankrolling.

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