GRE Word List

PATRONIZE

to act as patron of : provide aid or support for

The meaning of the word patronize is to act as patron of : provide aid or support for.

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WordMeaning
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sparenot being used
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resilientcharacterized or marked by resilience: such as
tickleto touch (a body part, a person, etc.) lightly so as to excite the surface nerves and cause uneasiness, laughter, or spasmodic movements
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prevalentgenerally or widely accepted, practiced, or favored : widespread
commemorativeintended as a commemoration