The support, especially financial, that is given to a person or organization by a patron.
patron+age
Shared component: patron · protector
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patron
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Related forms: patron · 4 words in this dictionary
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Shared components, not spelling prefixesA person who gives financial or other support to a person, organization, or cause.
patr+on
Shared component: patron · protector
To behave in a way that is kind and helpful but that shows you think you are more intelligent or important than other people.
patron+ise
Shared component: patron · protector
A woman who gives money and support to an artist, organization, or charity.
patron+ess
Shared component: patron · protector