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
treasurewealth (such as money, jewels, or precious metals) stored up or hoarded
reinstateto place again (as in possession or in a former position)
unearthto dig up out of or as if out of the earth : exhume
denizeninhabitant
galaxymilky way galaxy
innocuousproducing no injury : harmless
ablutionthe washing of one's body or part of it (as in a religious rite)
ramifyto split up into branches or constituent parts
benefitsomething that produces good or helpful results or effects or that promotes well-being : advantage
contortionsto twist in a violent manner