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patronage
noun(pat-ron-age)
a communication that indicates lack of respect by patronizing the recipient
Synonyms: condescension, disdain,
patronage
verb(pat-ron-age)
be a regular customer or client of
Synonyms: keep going, patronise, patronize, support,
patronage
noun(pat-ron-age)
the act of providing approval and support
Synonyms: backing, backup, championship,
patronage
noun(pat-ron-age)
the business given to a commercial establishment by its customers
Synonyms: trade,
Examples:
Even before noon there was a considerable patronage.
patronage
noun(pat-ron-age)
customers collectively
Synonyms: business, clientele,
patronage
noun(pat-ron-age)
(politics) granting favors or giving contracts or making appointments to office in return for political support
patronage
verb(pat-ron-age)
support by being a patron of

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