Definitions
- Referring to the support or sponsorship of a particular person, organization, or business. - Describing the act of being a customer or client of a particular establishment or service. - Talking about the power or influence that a patron has over a particular person or group.
- Describing the act of supporting or sponsoring a particular person, organization, or business. - Referring to the act of being a customer or client of a particular establishment or service. - Talking about the act of speaking or behaving towards someone in a condescending or superior manner.
List of Similarities
- 1Both words are related to support or sponsorship.
- 2Both can refer to being a customer or client of a particular establishment or service.
- 3Both words can have positive or negative connotations depending on the context.
What is the difference?
- 1Usage: Patronage is typically used as a noun, while patronize is typically used as a verb.
- 2Meaning: Patronage refers to the act of providing support or sponsorship, while patronize can refer to either providing support or speaking/behaving in a condescending manner.
- 3Connotation: Patronage is generally positive and implies support or loyalty, while patronize can have negative connotations of superiority or condescension.
- 4Formality: Patronage is more formal than patronize, which is more commonly used in everyday language.
Remember this!
Patronage and patronize are related words that both involve support or sponsorship. However, patronage is a noun that refers to the act of providing support or sponsorship, while patronize is a verb that can refer to either providing support or speaking/behaving in a condescending manner. Patronage is generally positive and formal, while patronize can have negative connotations and is more commonly used in everyday language.
