patronage
nounDivide patronage into syllables:
pa · tron · age
How to pronounce patronage:
Definition of patronage:
- patronage (noun):
- advowson
- the support or custom given by a patron
- the act of providing approval and support.
Synonyms for patronage:
aegis
aid
approval
approving
assistance
backing
backup
benefaction
blessing
business
championship
clientele
condescension
disdain
encouragement
espousal
funding
help
promotion
sponsorship
support
trade
Antonyms for patronage:
antagonism
attack
blockage
competition
curtailment
delay
detraction
disapproval
discouragement
disfavor
disfavour
harm
hindrance
humbleness
humility
hurt
impediment
injury
meekness
modesty
obstruction
opponent
opposition
stop
stoppage
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