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.
Random words
| Word | Meaning |
|---|---|
| atheistic | a person who does not believe in the existence of a god or any gods : one who subscribes to or advocates atheism |
| conformist | one who conforms : a person who behaves in accordance with prevailing standards or customs and typically dislikes or avoids unconventional behavior |
| desperado | a bold or violent criminal |
| execrate | to declare to be evil or detestable : denounce |
| ruddy | having a healthy reddish color |
| refectory | a dining hall (as in a monastery or college) |
| dart | a light spear |
| ruminant | an animal that chews the cud |
| communal | of or relating to one or more communes |
| lunatic | affected with a severely disordered state of mind : insane |