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 |
|---|---|
| rake | an implement equipped with projecting prongs to gather material (such as leaves) or for loosening or smoothing the surface of the ground |
| predator | an organism that primarily obtains food by the killing and consuming of other organisms : an organism that lives by predation |
| fictitious | of, relating to, or characteristic of fiction : imaginary |
| malefactor | one who commits an offense against the law |
| memorial | serving to preserve remembrance : commemorative |
| wholesome | promoting health or well-being of mind or spirit |
| pretension | an allegation of doubtful value : pretext |
| apostate | one who commits apostasy |
| adherent | one who adheres to something: such as |
| capacity | legal competency (see competence |