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Patronize vs Succor - What's the difference?

patronize | succor | Related terms |

Patronize is a related term of succor.


In lang=en terms the difference between patronize and succor

is that patronize is to make oneself a customer of a business, especially a regular customer while succor is to give such assistance.

As verbs the difference between patronize and succor

is that patronize is to make a patron while succor is to give such assistance.

As a noun succor is

aid, assistance or relief given to one in distress; ministration.

Countenance vs Patronize - What's the difference?

countenance | patronize | Related terms |

Countenance is a related term of patronize.


In lang=en terms the difference between countenance and patronize

is that countenance is to tolerate, support, sanction, patronise or approve of something while patronize is to make oneself a customer of a business, especially a regular customer.

As verbs the difference between countenance and patronize

is that countenance is to tolerate, support, sanction, patronise or approve of something while patronize is to make a patron.

As a noun countenance

is appearance, especially the features and expression of the face.

Patronize vs Nurture - What's the difference?

patronize | nurture | Related terms |

Patronize is a related term of nurture.


As verbs the difference between patronize and nurture

is that patronize is to make a patron while nurture is to nourish or nurse.

As a noun nurture is

the act of nourishing or nursing; tender care; education; training.

Patronize vs Forward - What's the difference?

patronize | forward | Related terms |

Patronize is a related term of forward.


In lang=en terms the difference between patronize and forward

is that patronize is to make oneself a customer of a business, especially a regular customer while forward is to send (a letter, email etc) to a third party.

As verbs the difference between patronize and forward

is that patronize is to make a patron while forward is to advance, promote.

As a noun forward is

(dialectal|or|obsolete) agreement; covenant or forward can be (rugby) one of the eight players (comprising two props, one hooker, two locks, two flankers and one number eight, collectively known as the pack) whose primary task is to gain and maintain possession of the ball (compare back).

As an adjective forward is

toward the front or at the front.

As an adverb forward is

towards the front or from the front.

Patronize vs Back - What's the difference?

patronize | back | Related terms |

Patronize is a related term of back.


As a verb patronize

is to make a patron.

As a noun back is

a small stream or brook.

Patronize vs Defend - What's the difference?

patronize | defend | Related terms |

Patronize is a related term of defend.


As verbs the difference between patronize and defend

is that patronize is to make a patron while defend is defends, protects (3rd person singular, present tense).

Dictionary vs Patronize - What's the difference?

dictionary | patronize |


As verbs the difference between dictionary and patronize

is that dictionary is (label) to look up in a dictionary while patronize is to make a patron.

As a noun dictionary

is a reference work with a list of words from one or more languages, normally ordered alphabetically and explaining each word's meaning and sometimes containing information on its etymology, usage, translations and other data.

Indulgent vs Patronize - What's the difference?

indulgent | patronize |


As an adjective indulgent

is disposed or prone to indulge, humor, gratify, or give way to one's own or another's desires, etc, or to be compliant, lenient, or forbearing; showing or ready to show favor; favorable; indisposed to be severe or harsh, or to exercise necessary restraint: as, an indulgent parent; to be indulgent to servants.

As a verb patronize is

to make a patron.

Patronize vs Contribute - What's the difference?

patronize | contribute |


As verbs the difference between patronize and contribute

is that patronize is to make a patron while contribute is to give something, that is or becomes part of a larger whole.

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