to patronage
7.4
To give money to support an artist or group
- verb
- /ˈpeɪtrəˌnɪdʒ/
- Formal
:
mecenar
- She wants to patronage new artists and help them gain exposure in the art community.
Examples
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The wealthy businessman decided to patronage the local theater to ensure its survival.
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To promote sustainability, the foundation will patronage projects focused on renewable energy.
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Well, why don't you patronage the man over there by the pianoforte?
Synonyms
3
6.0
To give money or help to an organization
is the more formal word used for that same support or sponsorship
Antonyms
How Supportive
to endow
18
6.1
- Formal
18
6.1
to sponsor
362
3.7
362
3.7
to patronage
- Formal
to support
∞
1.0
∞
1.0
to back
932
1.0
932
1.0
to help
∞
1.0
∞
1.0
to acknowledge
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3.9
286
3.9
Surface Forms
patronage infinitive
Etymology
Patronage comes from patron, from the Latin patronus meaning 'protector' and related to pater 'father'. To patronage someone is to act like that protector—to support, sponsor, or give help to a person, group, or activity.