Word | Noun | Adjective | Verb | Adverb |
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patroness | Yes | No | No | No |
sponsor | Yes | No | Yes | No |
patroness (noun) | sponsor (noun) |
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a woman who is a patron or the wife of a patron | someone who supports or champions something |
an advocate who presents a person (as for an award or a degree or an introduction etc.) |
patroness (verb) | sponsor (verb) |
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assume sponsorship of | |
assume responsibility for or leadership of | |
do one's shopping at; do business with; be a customer or client of |