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PATRONISE

\pˈatɹənˌa͡ɪz], \pˈatɹənˌa‍ɪz], \p_ˈa_t_ɹ_ə_n_ˌaɪ_z]\

Definitions of PATRONISE

2006 - WordNet 3.0
2011 - English Dictionary Database
1894 - The Clarendon dictionary
1874 - Etymological and pronouncing dictionary of the English language

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assume sponsorship of

2006 - WordNet 3.0
By Princeton University

assume sponsorship of

2011 - English Dictionary Database
By DataStellar Co., Ltd

To act as patron to; countenance; support.

1894 - The Clarendon dictionary
By William Hand Browne, Samuel Stehman Haldeman

To support; to countenance; to encourage; to favour or promote.

1874 - Etymological and pronouncing dictionary of the English language
By Stormonth, James, Phelp, P. H.

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