Patronage
/ˈpeɪtɹənɪd͡ʒ/
Scrabble:12 ptsWWF:15 pts9 letters
Definition of Patronage
noun
- The act of providing approval and support; backing; championship.
"His vigorous patronage of the conservatives got him in trouble with progressives."
- Customers collectively; clientele; business.
"The restaurant had an upper-class patronage."
- A communication that indicates lack of respect by patronizing the recipient; condescension; disdain.
- Granting favours or giving contracts or making appointments to office in return for political support.
- Guardianship, as of a saint; tutelary care.
Anagrams of Patronage
No exact anagrams found for "patronage". This word has a unique letter combination.
Related Word Patterns
Synonyms & Antonyms
SYNONYMS
Letter Values
p3
a1
t1
r1
o1
n1
a1
g2
e1
Total: 12 Scrabble points
Rhymes With Patronage
Word Validity & Sources
SOWPODS (International Scrabble): Valid
TWL (US/Canada Scrabble): Valid
Words With Friends: Valid
Last verified: December 2024
Dictionary data sourced from SOWPODS (178,691 words), combining TWL (Tournament Word List) and the Collins Scrabble Words dictionary. Definitions from Free Dictionary API and Wordnik.
About the Word "Patronage"
Patronage is a 9-letter word that scores 12 points in Scrabble and 15 points in Words With Friends.
Using "Patronage" in Word Games
When playing Scrabble or Words With Friends, "patronage" is a medium-scoring word.