Patronage Definition
patronage
noun
- the act of providing approval and support; "his vigorous backing of the conservatives got him in trouble with progressives"
- customers collectively; "they have an upper class clientele"
- a communication that indicates lack of respect by patronizing the recipient
- (politics) granting favors or giving contracts or making appointments to office in return for political support
- the business given to a commercial establishment by its customers; "even before noon there was a considerable patronage"
verb
- support by being a patron of
- be a regular customer or client of; "We patronize this store"; "Our sponsor kept our art studio going for as long as he could"
"Patronage" in song lyrics
See how patronage is used in real songs:
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"suozzi patronage"
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"white patronage"
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"the white patronage"
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Words that rhyme with patronage
Usage tips for "patronage"
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