to patronize
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6.0
- verb
- /ˈpeɪtrəˌnaɪz/
- US
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patrocinar
- The community rallied support to patronize the local arts festival with donations and attendance.
- patronized these artists
The Italian Renaissance, like most revivals of learning, might have been patronized by secular rulers, but its impetus was not the state.
- The Italian Renaissance, like most revivals of learning, might have been patronized by secular rulers, but its impetus was not the state.
Examples
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My house is patronized by the finest society in Morocco.
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Hence, he should help establish and patronize mosques, Muslim schools, cultural centers, and shops.
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Please let me patronize the arts.
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To "give" a drawing at a price somewhat below its market value was to patronize and so acquire status.
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Introducing Blue Delta and Red Delta are new subsidiaries that let you patronize the company with your values.
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The two kosher shops, for example, are operated and patronized by members of distinct Jewish factions.
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Aristocrats and middling nobles had always patronized a range of religious institutions, which included rural parish churches.
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The nunnery of Messines, a foundation patronized by Countess Adela, received a far-reaching libertas that seriously limited episcopal influence.
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Many fans choose to patronize their favorite small businesses to help them thrive during tough economic times.
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They decided to patronize that new café, believing it would benefit the neighborhood's economy.
Synonyms
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3.7
To support and take responsibility for an event or person by giving money
To give money to support an artist or group
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Etymology
Patronize comes from patron, which meant 'protector' or 'father' and was used for people who gave money or help to artists and groups. So to patronize an organisation is to support or sponsor it, often with money or encouragement.