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