patron
/ˈpætrən/
pa · tron
'pæ · trən
English Definition
n. a person who gives financial or other support to a person, organization, cause, or activity
Significado en Español
patrocinador, mecenas
Nghĩa Tiếng Việt
nhà tài trợ, người bảo trợ
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Memory Aid / 记忆技巧
patr(father)+on→A person who gives support like a father
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Practice — Synonym (ISEE Verbal)
In the context of providing financial support, which word best fits the following: He has been a long-time ____ of the arts.
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A
critic
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B
patron
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C
opponent
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D
observer
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B — patron.
“patron” means n. a person who gives financial or other support to a person, organization, cause, or activity
Common questions about “patron”
What does “patron” mean?
patron — n. a person who gives financial or other support to a person, organization, cause, or activity. In Chinese: n. 资助者，赞助人.
How do you pronounce “patron”?
patron is pronounced /ˈpætrən/. It breaks into 2 syllables: pa · tron.
Is “patron” an ISEE Upper-level word?
Yes. patron appears on the iSEE Vocab Upper list, which covers 804 words for the ISEE and SSAT.
How can I remember “patron”?
patr(father)+on→A person who gives support like a father
