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patrons

The word “patrons” has 2 syllables: pa-trons

It's pronounced as /ˈpeɪtrənz/

What is synonym and antonym for patrons?

In the thesaurus, “patrons” has 58 synonyms and 14 antonyms.

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

Synonyms for patrons

Antonyms for patrons

  • beneficiaries
  • black marketeers
  • black marketers
  • brokers
  • donees
  • fences
  • giftees
  • merchants
  • recipients
  • sellers
  • shopkeepers
  • tradesmen
  • venders
  • vendors

Meanings of patrons

  • 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 café was filled with regular patrons enjoying their morning coffee.
  • Library patrons are expected to return borrowed books on time.
  • Many patrons donated money to help renovate the old theater.
  • The museum offered free admission to all patrons on Sundays.
  • Loyal patrons were invited to a special appreciation event.

On this page you'll find 72 synonyms, antonyms, or another words to patrons, such as: Maecenases, accounts, advocates, almoners, almsgivers, altruists, angels.

Make sure to choose synonyms and antonyms that are appropriate for the context of the sentence.

Related Words

backers

habitues

hagglers

  • accounts
  • bargainers
  • browsers
  • buyers
  • clients
  • consumers
  • correspondents
  • customers
  • end users
  • guests
  • patrons
  • prospects
  • punters
  • purchasers
  • regulars
  • shoppers
  • users
  • vendees
  • window-shoppers

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