PATRONAGE
/ˈpeɪtɹənɪd͡ʒ/
9 letters · 3 syllables · noun, verb
Definition of PATRONAGE
The act of providing approval and support; backing; championship.
"His vigorous patronage of the conservatives got him in trouble with progressives."
Customers collectively; clientele; business.
"The restaurant had an upper-class patronage."
A communication that indicates lack of respect by patronizing the recipient; condescension; disdain.
To support by being a patron of.
To be a regular customer or client of; to patronize
Examples of PATRONAGE in a Sentence
- "His vigorous patronage of the conservatives got him in trouble with progressives."
- "The restaurant had an upper-class patronage."
Word Details
Is PATRONAGE a Scrabble Word?
Yes, PATRONAGE is a valid word in the following dictionaries:
Tip: PATRONAGE uses 9 letters. Look for double or triple letter squares under high-value tiles to maximize your score.
Letter Values for PATRONAGE
Point breakdown for each letter in Scrabble and Words With Friends.
| Letter | p | a | t | r | o | n | a | g | e | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Scrabble | 3 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 2 | 1 | 12 |
| WWF | 4 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 2 | 1 | 3 | 1 | 15 |
Words You Can Make With the Letters in PATRONAGE
100 words from the letters in PATRONAGE
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How to Use PATRONAGE in Word Games
PATRONAGE is worth 12 points in Scrabble and 15 points in Words With Friends, making it a solid-scoring word.
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