patronage vs patronize

patronize vs patronage

patronage is a noun but patronize is not a noun.

patronage and patronize both are verbs.

Word	Noun	Adjective	Verb	Adverb
patronage	Yes	No	Yes	No
patronize	No	No	Yes	No

As verbs, patronage and patronize are synonyms defined as:

patronage and patronize: be a regular customer or client of

Other synonyms of patronage include keep going, patronise, support.

patronage (noun)	patronize (noun)
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

patronage (verb)	patronize (verb)
be a regular customer or client of	be a regular customer or client of
support by being a patron of	treat condescendingly
	assume sponsorship of
	do one's shopping at; do business with; be a customer or client of

Difference between patronage and patronize

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