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approving vs patronage

patronage vs approving

approving and patronage both are nouns.

approving is an adjective but patronage is not an adjective.

approving is not a verb while patronage is a verb.

Word NounAdjectiveVerbAdverb
approving Yes Yes No No
patronage Yes No Yes No
As nouns, patronage is a hyponym of approving; that is, patronage is a word with a more specific, narrower meaning than approving:
  • approving: the formal act of approving
  • patronage: the act of providing approval and support
approving (noun) patronage (noun)
the formal act of approving the act of providing approval and support
(politics) granting favors or giving contracts or making appointments to office in return for political support
the business given to a commercial establishment by its customers
a communication that indicates lack of respect by patronizing the recipient
customers collectively
approving (adjective) patronage (adjective)
expressing or manifesting praise or approval
approving (verb) patronage (verb)
be a regular customer or client of
support by being a patron of
Difference between approving and patronage

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