Patron synonyms

pā'trən

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protector
One who protects; a guardian.
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philanthropist
A very generous person or institution.
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encourager
One who gives encouragement.
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guardian
(Newspapers) A British daily national newspaper.
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supporter
An athletic supporter.
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backer
One who, or that which, backs; especially one who backs a person or thing in a contest.
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employee (antonym)
The definition of an employee is one who works for someone else or a company in exchange for wages or some other agree-to compensation.
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sponsor
One that finances a project, event, or organization directed by another person or group, such as a business enterprise that pays for radio or television programming in return for advertising time.
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advocate
The definition of an advocate is someone who fights for something or someone, especially someone who fights for the rights of others.
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patronizer
A person who patronizes
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employer
A person, firm or other entity which pays for or hires the services of another person.
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owner (antonym)
(Nautical, slang) captain of a ship
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patrons (related)
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helper
One who helps; an aide.
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client
A customer
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benefactor
Somebody who gives one a gift. Usually refers to someone who gives money to a charity or another form of organization.
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benefactress
A female benefactor
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maecenas
Any wealthy, generous patron, esp. of literature or art
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champion
Someone who fights on another's behalf.
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financer
(Finance) An entity that provides financing
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funder
One who funds.
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guide
The definition of a guide is someone or something that instructs others or shows others the way.
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leader
One who leads a political party or group of elected party members; sometimes used in titles.
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friend
A Quaker; a member of the Society of Friends.
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ally
(Taxonomy) A closely related species, usually within the same family.
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sympathizer
One who sympathizes with another or others; specif., one who approves of or agrees with an idea, cause, etc. of others
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well-wisher
A person who wishes well to another or to a cause, etc.
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partisan
Any of a group of guerrilla fighters; esp., a member of an organized civilian force fighting covertly to drive out occupying enemy troops
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buyer
One that buys, especially a purchasing agent for a retail store.
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angel
A supernatural being, either good or bad, to whom are attributed greater than human power, intelligence, etc.
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sugar-daddy
A wealthy, usually older man who gives money or gifts to a younger person in return for sexual favors or companionship.
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philanthropoid
(Informal) Any of the executive officers of various philanthropic foundations
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habitué
One who uses facilities
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purchaser
One who receives property in exchange for money or valuable consideration.
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enemy (antonym)
A hostile force or nation; a fighting member of such a force or nation.
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obstructionist (antonym)
Someone who attempts to impede the progress of legislation
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adversary (antonym)
An opponent or rival.
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customer
A patron; one who purchases or receives a product or service from a business or merchant, or intends to do so.
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guest
A person who appears or performs on a program by special invitation
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host
A wafer of the bread used in a Eucharistic service
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manager
One who is in charge of the business affairs of an entertainer.
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promoter
A person or thing that promotes; specif., a person who begins, secures financing for, and helps to organize an undertaking, as a business or a sports event
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shopper
A commercial agent who compares the merchandise and prices of competing merchants.
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user
(Computing) A person who uses a computer or a computing network, especially a person who has received a user account.
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opponent (antonym)
In team sports, a player of an opposite team.
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opposition (antonym)
(Chess) A position in which the player on the move must yield with his king allowing his opponent to advance with his own king.
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detractor (antonym)
A person who belittles the worth of another person or cause.
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help (related)
The definition of help is aid that you request, or is someone who provides assistance.
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frequenter
A person who frequents; a regular visitor.
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patroness (related)
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munificent (related)
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booster
Someone who promotes a town or business
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transactions (related)
Plural form of transaction
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Patron Sentence Examples

  • In 1880 he was declared patron of all Roman Catholic educational establishments.

  • As a patron of art Pericles was a still greater force.

  • But he was a patron of learning and, like most prelates of his age, a great architect.

  • There was no strange car, so he assumed the patron had already left.

  • Though her husband was a patron of Rousseau, she herself had narrowly escaped the guillotine, and had only half imbibed the ideas of the Revolution.

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