patronage means 'support given by a person or organization'.
patronage :
support, sponsorship
noun
▪ The artist received patronage from the local council.
▪ The artist got support from the local council.
▪ The library depends on patronage from donors.
▪ The library relies on support from donors.
paraphrasing
▪ sponsorship – support
▪ backing – support
▪ assistance – help
▪ funding – money support
Pronunciation
patronage [ˈpeɪtrənɪdʒ]
The stress is on 'pa' and sounds like 'pay-truh-nij'.
Common phrases and grammar about patronage
patronage - Common meaning
noun
support, sponsorship
Part of Speech Changes for "patronage"
▪ patron (noun) – a supporter
▪ patronize (verb) – to support or sponsor
Common Expressions with "patronage"
▪ receive patronage – get support
▪ seek patronage – look for support
▪ offer patronage – give support
▪ under patronage – supported by
Important examples of patronage in TOEIC
Vocabulary examples from the TOEIC test
In TOEIC vocabulary questions, patronage often refers to financial support or sponsorship.
▪The museum relies on patronage from the community.
▪The museum depends on support from the community.
Example of a confusing word: patronize (to treat condescendingly or to frequent a business)
▪The museum relies on patronize from the community.
▪The museum is treated condescendingly by the community.
"Patronage" refers to the financial support or sponsorship provided by individuals or groups, often essential for institutions like museums. In the sentence "The museum relies on patronage from the community," the use of "patronage" is correct and natural. "Patronize," however, has a different meaning: it can mean either "to treat someone condescendingly" or "to frequent a business." The sentence "The museum relies on patronize" is grammatically incorrect because "patronize" is a verb and does not fit the context of financial support. Therefore, "patronage" is the correct choice here.
Grammar examples from the TOEIC test
Patronage is used as a noun in TOEIC grammar questions, often focusing on its role as support or sponsorship.
▪The event was successful due to generous patronage.
▪The event was successful because of generous support.
patronage
Idioms and fixed expressions in TOEIC
under the patronage of
'supported by', used in formal contexts to show who supports an event or cause.
▪The concert was held under the patronage of the mayor.
▪The concert was supported by the mayor.
curry favor with patronage
means 'to seek favor by offering support'.
▪He tried to curry favor with his boss through patronage.
▪He tried to gain his boss's favor by offering support.
Differences between similar words and patronage
patronage
,
sponsorship
differences
Patronage is often broader, including support in various forms, while sponsorship usually refers to financial support.
patronage
▪The gallery thrives on patronage from art lovers.
▪The gallery thrives on support from art lovers.
sponsorship
▪The event was made possible by corporate sponsorship.
▪The event was made possible by company support.
patronage
,
backing
differences
Patronage implies ongoing support, whereas backing can be temporary or for a specific purpose.
patronage
▪The project succeeded with the patronage of local businesses.
▪The startup received support from investors.
backing
▪The startup received backing from investors.
▪The startup received support from investors.
Words with the same origin as patronage
The origin of patronage
The word patronage comes from the Latin 'patronus', meaning protector or supporter.
Word structure
It has the root patron (supporter) and suffix age (action or process), meaning 'the act of supporting'.
Words with the same origin
The root of patronage is patron (supporter). Words with the same root include patronize (to support), patron (a supporter).
