Patronage
noun'pætrənɪdʒ
Noun
the business given to a commercial establishment by its customers
“even before noon there was a considerable patronage”
a communication that indicates lack of respect by patronizing the recipient
Type of:DerogationDepreciationDisparagementthe act of providing approval and support
Similar:BackingBackupChampionshipType of:ApprovalBlessingApprovingcustomers collectively
(politics) granting favors or giving contracts or making appointments to office in return for political support
Verb
be a regular customer or client of
support by being a patron of
Type of:SustainKeepMaintain
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