Patronage synonyms

Something which supports. Often used attributively, as a complement or supplement to.

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A mythological shield associated with Zeus and Athena shown as a short cloak consisting of a goatskin. The aegis of Athena is usually shown with a border of snakes and with the head of Medusa in the center. The aegis is more an emblem of protection and power than an actual military shield.

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benefaction

The act of conferring aid of some sort.

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patronization

Patronizing behaviour or talk

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trade

(Uncountable, UK) The business given to a commercial establishment by its customers.

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auspice

Approval and support; guiding sponsorship; patronage

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assistance

The definition of assistance is the act of helping or lending support.

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patronize

Patronize means to be a regular customer of a business.

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grant

Something granted, especially a giving of funds for a specific purpose:

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financing

Funds or capital provided by investors or lenders.

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special privileges

The support provided by a patron

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protection

One that protects:

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aid

Something which helps; a material source of help.

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sponsorship

(Countable and uncountable) The aid or support provided by a sponsor; backing or patronage.

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recommendation

The definition of a recommendation is something advised or suggested.

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buying

The act of making a purchase.

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encouragement

The act of encouraging; incitement to action or to practice; as, the encouragement of youth in generosity.

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help

(--- Archaic) A person employed to help, especially a farm worker or domestic servant.

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backing

(Music) Musicians and vocalists who support the main performer

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munificence (related)

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nobility (related)

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aristocracy (related)

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kingship (related)

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commercial backing

The support provided by a patron

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guardianship

The office or position of one acting as a guardian or conservator, especially in a legal capacity.

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commerce

The buying and selling of goods, especially on a large scale, as between cities or nations.

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trading

Trade

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shopping

Recently bought goods.

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deference

A yielding in opinion, judgment, or wishes

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civility

Courteous behavior; politeness.

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condescendence

(Scot.) A listing of particulars

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toleration

Official recognition of the rights of individuals and groups to hold dissenting opinions, especially on religion.

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insolence

Insolent conduct or treatment; insult.

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sufferance

Acquiescence or tacit compliance with some circumstance, behavior, or instruction.

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brazenness

The characteristic of being brazen.

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condescending favor

Condescension

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subsidy (related)

The definition of a subsidy is money or grants given by the government to support a project, business or industry, or a grant of money or financial support offered to fund an artist, project or other endeavor.

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business (related)

The variety of this activity in which a person is engaged:

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clientele

The clients of a professional person or practice considered as a group.

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custom

Under feudalism, a service, rent, etc. regularly paid to a lord

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customers

Plural form of customer

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egis

Aegis

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favor

Unfair partiality; favoritism:

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nepotism

The favoring of relatives or personal friends because of their relationship rather than because of their abilities.

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competition (antonym)

(Countable) A contest for a prize or award.

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humility (antonym)

The state or quality of being humble; absence of vanity or excessive pride

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modesty (antonym)

Modesty is defined as the act of showing reserve in behavior or clothes.

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detraction (antonym)

The act of detracting something, or something detracted.

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opposition (antonym)

(Law) In United States intellectual property law, a proceeding in which an interested party seeks to prevent the registration of a trademark or patent.

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antagonism (antonym)

The state of being opposed or hostile to another or to each other; opposition or hostility

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traffic

The commercial exchange of goods; trade.

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spoil

Goods, territory, etc. taken by force in war; plunder; loot; booty

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pork

(US, politics, slang) Funding proposed or requested by a member of Congress for special interests or his or her constituency as opposed to the good of the country as a whole.

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transactions (related)

Plural form of transaction

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politics (related)

Political life:

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backup

Alternative spelling of backup.