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- pronunciation:
- peI
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- Word Explorer, Word Parts
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| definition 1: |
a regular customer of a shop, restaurant, or some other business.
She dines here with her family several times a week and is one of the restaurant's best patrons.- synonyms:
- customer
- similar words:
- buyer, client
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| definition 2: |
a person who gives money or other support to an artist, a group, or a cause.
As a patron of stray animals, he is giving a large sum of money for the new animal shelter.- synonyms:
- friend, sponsor, supporter
- similar words:
- advocate, connection, contributor, donor, guardian
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| related words: |
account, assistant, champion, consumer, guest, visitor |
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