- pronunciation:
- peI
tr
naIz
for senses 1 and 2
[or]
pae
tr
naIz
for sense 3
- features:
- Word Parts
| part of speech: |
verb |
| inflections: |
patronizes, patronizing, patronized |
| definition 1: |
to shop at or use the services of regularly.
Business is good because many people patronize the store.- similar words:
- visit
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| definition 2: |
to serve as one who supports with money or in other ways.
She has long patronized the local theater group.- synonyms:
- back, sponsor
- similar words:
- assist, befriend, cultivate, finance, fund, help, promote, support
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| related words: |
advocate, back, favor |
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| derivation: |
patronizer (n.) |
The word patronize
contains the following part:
patr, patri, pater
Latin
root
that means
father, fatherland
Example words:
- synonyms:
- matr, matri, mater