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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judicioushaving, exercising, or characterized by sound judgment
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countermandto revoke (a command) by a contrary order
wholesomepromoting health or well-being of mind or spirit
analgesican agent producing diminished sensation to pain without loss of consciousness : a drug that is used to relieve pain and produce analgesia
conduita natural or artificial channel through which something (such as a fluid) is conveyed
recapitulateto retell or restate briefly : summarize
rationalizeto bring into accord with reason or cause something to seem reasonable: such as
novicea person admitted to probationary membership in a religious community
chorethe regular or daily light work of a household or farm