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PATRONIZE Synonyms

There are 21 synonyms of the word patronize. (exact relations)
There are 9 hypernyms of the word patronize. (close relations)
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sponsor
verb, nounv, n
noun

• someone who supports or champions something

• an advocate who presents a person (as for an award or a degree or an introduction etc.)

verb

• assume sponsorship of

• assume responsibility for or leadership of

• do one's shopping at; do business with; be a customer or client of

support
verb, nounv, n
noun

• the activity of providing for or maintaining by supplying with money or necessities

• aiding the cause or policy or interests of

• something providing immaterial assistance to a person or cause or interest

• a military operation (often involving new supplies of men and materiel) to strengthen a military force or aid in the performance of its mission

• documentary validation

• the financial means whereby one lives

• supporting structure that holds up or provides a foundation

• the act of bearing the weight of or strengthening

• a musical part (vocal or instrumental) that supports or provides background for other musical parts

• any device that bears the weight of another thing

• financial resources provided to make some project possible

verb

• give moral or psychological support, aid, or courage to

• support materially or financially

• be behind; approve of

• be the physical support of; carry the weight of

• establish or strengthen as with new evidence or facts

• adopt as a belief

• support with evidence or authority or make more certain or confirm

• argue or speak in defense of

• play a subordinate role to (another performer)

• be a regular customer or client of

• put up with something or somebody unpleasant

aid
verb, nounv, n
noun

• a person or thing that is a resource that helps make something easier or possible to do

• the activity of contributing to the fulfillment of a need or furtherance of an effort or purpose

• gift of money or other material help to support a person or cause

• the work of providing treatment for or attending to someone or something

verb

• give help or assistance; be of service

• improve the condition of

assist
verb, nounv, n
noun

• the activity of contributing to the fulfillment of a need or furtherance of an effort or purpose

• (sports) the act of enabling another player to make a good play

verb

• give help or assistance; be of service

• act as an assistant in a subordinate or supportive function

• work for, or be a servant to

back
adverb, nounadv, n
adjective

• related to or located at the back

noun

• the posterior part of a human (or animal) body from the neck to the end of the spine

• the side that goes last or is not normally seen

• the part of something that is furthest from the normal viewer

• (football) a person who plays in the backfield

• the series of vertebrae forming the axis of the skeleton and protecting the spinal cord

• the protective covering on the front, back, and spine of a book

• the part of a garment that covers the back of your body

• a support that you can lean against while sitting

• (American football) the position of a player on a football team who is stationed behind the line of scrimmage

adverb

• in or to or toward a former location

• at or to or toward the back or rear

• in or to or toward an original condition

• in or to or toward a past time

• in reply

• in repayment or retaliation

adjective satellite

• located at or near the back of an animal

• of an earlier date

verb

• be behind; approve of

• travel backward

• give support or one's approval to

• cause to travel backward

• support financial backing for

• be in back of

• place a bet on

• shift to a counterclockwise direction

• establish as valid or genuine

• strengthen by providing with a back or backing

champion
verb, nounv, n
noun

• someone who has won first place in a competition

• someone who fights for a cause

• a person who backs a politician or a team etc.

• someone who is dazzlingly skilled in any field

adjective satellite

• holding first place in a contest

verb

• protect or fight for as a champion

encourage
verbv
verb

• contribute to the progress or growth of

• inspire with confidence; give hope or courage to

• spur on

endorse
verbv
verb

• be behind; approve of

• give support or one's approval to

• guarantee as meeting a certain standard

• sign as evidence of legal transfer

facilitate
verbv
verb

• make easier

• be of use

• increase the likelihood of (a response)

further
adverb, adjectiveadv, adj
adverb

• to or at a greater extent or degree or a more advanced stage (`further' is used more often than `farther' in this abstract sense)

• in addition or furthermore

• to or at a greater distance in time or space (`farther' is used more frequently than `further' in this physical sense)

adjective satellite

• more distant in especially degree

verb

• promote the growth of

• contribute to the progress or growth of

help
verb, nounv, n
noun

• the activity of contributing to the fulfillment of a need or furtherance of an effort or purpose

• a person who contributes to the fulfillment of a need or furtherance of an effort or purpose

• a person or thing that is a resource that helps make something easier or possible to do

• a means of serving

verb

• give help or assistance; be of service

• improve the condition of

• be of use

• abstain from doing; always used with a negative

• help to some food; help with food or drink

• contribute to the furtherance of

• take or use

• improve; change for the better

promote
verb, adverbv, adv
verb

• contribute to the progress or growth of

• give a promotion to or assign to a higher position

• make publicity for; try to sell (a product)

• be changed for a superior chess or checker piece

• change a pawn for a better piece by advancing it to the eighth row, or change a checker piece for a more valuable piece by moving it to the row closest to your opponent

patronise
verbv
verb

• do one's shopping at; do business with; be a customer or client of

• assume sponsorship of

• treat condescendingly

• be a regular customer or client of

condescend
verbv
verb

• behave in a patronizing and condescending manner

• do something that one considers to be below one's dignity

• debase oneself morally, act in an undignified, unworthy, or dishonorable way

• treat condescendingly

infantilize
verbv
verb

• To reduce (a person) to the state or status of an infant.

• To treat (a person) like a child.

frequent
verb, adjectivev, adj
adjective

• coming at short intervals or habitually

adjective satellite

• frequently encountered

verb

• do one's shopping at; do business with; be a customer or client of

• be a regular or frequent visitor to a certain place

patronage
nounn
noun

• the act of providing approval and support

• customers collectively

• a communication that indicates lack of respect by patronizing the recipient

• (politics) granting favors or giving contracts or making appointments to office in return for political support

• the business given to a commercial establishment by its customers

verb

• support by being a patron of

• be a regular customer or client of

shop
verb, nounv, n
noun

• a mercantile establishment for the retail sale of goods or services

• small workplace where handcrafts or manufacturing are done

• a course of instruction in a trade (as carpentry or electricity)

verb

• do one's shopping

• do one's shopping at; do business with; be a customer or client of

• shop around; not necessarily buying

• give away information about somebody

buy at
verb

• do one's shopping at; do business with; be a customer or client of

keep going
verb

• continue uninterrupted

• suffice for a period between two points

• be a regular customer or client of

Best Hypernyms For PATRONIZE

Here is a list of related hypernyms for patronize, these are close relations that fall within the same topic. Most relevant words are highlighted and in order.
Words (8)
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Phrases (1)
back up

Alternatives for SPONSOR

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