Patronage (Verb)
Meaning 1
Be a regular customer or client of; "We patronize this store"; "Our sponsor kept our art studio going for as long as he could".
Classification
Verbs of telling, asking, ordering, singing.
Examples
- The family has been known to patronize that particular restaurant for years due to its excellent service and food.
- She only buys her clothing at high-end boutiques, as a show of her wealth by her patronage of exclusive designer brands.
- The art museum's existence relies heavily on the patronage of generous local benefactors who continue to donate substantial amounts each year.
- The local residents promised to patronize the new coffee shop as a form of support for the community's revitalization project.
- Their sponsorship also included the patronage of educational events for the historically underserved population in the city.
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Meaning 2
Support by being a patron of.
Classification
Verbs of eating and drinking.
Examples
- Local business owners show their patronage of community events by sponsoring annual festivals and donating to charity fundraisers.
- The government aims to boost tourism by offering patronage to emerging artists and art galleries.
- As an avid reader, she loves to show patronage of independent bookstores by attending their book clubs and purchasing from local authors.
- Students in the art program hope to secure patronage from wealthy donors to fund their year-end exhibition.
- The wine club aims to create a culture of patronage among its members by offering discounts to those who regularly purchase from local vineyards.