the act of providing approval and support; his vigorous backing of the conservatives got him in trouble with progressives

[ Syn: backing , backup , championship ]

customers collectively; they have an upper class clientele

[ Syn: clientele , business ]

a communication that indicates lack of respect by patronizing the recipient

[ Syn: condescension , disdain ]

(politics) granting favors or giving contracts or making appointments to office in return for political support

the business given to a commercial establishment by its customers; even before noon there was a considerable patronage

[ Syn: trade ]

support by being a patron of

be a regular customer or client of; We patronize this store; Our sponsor kept our art studio going for as long as he could

[ Syn: patronize , patronise , support , keep going ]