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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beneficiarya person or thing that receives help or an advantage from something : one that benefits from something
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pastichea literary, artistic, musical, or architectural work that imitates the style of previous work
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decadencethe process of becoming decadent : the quality or state of being decadent
mustyimpaired by damp or mildew : moldy
entreethe act or manner of entering : entrance