Definition of patronage

Scrabble & Words with friends points


  • patronage is a valid Scrabble US word with a point value of 12
  • patronage is a valid Scrabble UK word with a point value of 12
  • patronage is a valid Words with friends word with a point value of 15

Definition of patronage


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

    Synonyms

    1. condescension
    2. disdain
  • be a regular customer or client of (verb)

    Synonyms

    1. keep going
    2. patronise
    3. patronize
    4. support
  • the act of providing approval and support (noun)

    Synonyms

    1. backing
    2. backup
    3. championship
  • the business given to a commercial establishment by its customers (noun)

    Examples

    1. even before noon there was a considerable patronage

    Synonyms

    1. trade
  • customers collectively (noun)

    Synonyms

    1. business
    2. clientele
  • (politics) granting favors or giving contracts or making appointments to office in return for political support (noun)
  • support by being a patron of (verb)

See definition of patronage in Merriam Webster