patronise vs patronage

patronage vs patronise

patronise is not a noun while patronage is a noun.

patronise and patronage both are verbs.

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

As verbs, patronise and patronage are synonyms defined as:

patronise and patronage: be a regular customer or client of

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

patronise (noun)	patronage (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

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

Difference between patronise and patronage

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