Patron
What it means
A person who sustains an artist, institution, or cause through support.
Reach for it when acknowledging continuing financial or practical backing
A longtime patron paid for the theater's first relaxed performance.
Words to choose between 7
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everyday
Fits when practical or financial confidence in a venture is central
Careful Backer fits enterprises and campaigns better than personal artistic guidance.
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everyday
supporter
Fits when encouragement or backing may take many forms
Careful Supporter does not imply the sustained material help associated with a patron.
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warm
Fits when vocal advocacy is as important as resources
Careful A champion may promote the cause without funding it.
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professional
Fits when the specific act of giving money or goods matters
Careful Donor can describe one contribution rather than an enduring relationship.
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professional
sponsor
Fits when funding is tied to an event, project, or public credit
Careful A sponsor usually has a defined arrangement and may expect promotion.
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formal
Fits when generous aid produces a substantial benefit
Careful Benefactor sounds grander and may imply a one-sided gift.
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formal
Fits when broad charitable giving defines the person
Careful Philanthropist is too sweeping for someone supporting one local venue.
Opposites 3
- opponent
- detractor
- boycotter
Common phrases 3
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longtime patron
The longtime patron also introduced young composers to the festival audience.
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patron of the arts
A patron of the arts funded studio space without directing the artists' choices.
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generous patron
The generous patron covered repairs after the winter flood.
Definitions and examples are written for this site. How words are chosen Recording: Neskaya, American accent, from Wikimedia Commons, CC BY-SA 3.0 Updated