patron

Day 31Level 1

PEY-truhn

regular customer

a person who gives money and support to artists and writers; regular customer

Part of Speech: noun

Synonyms:

advocate, benefactor, champion, supporter

Antonyms:

enemy, opponent

Example Sentence:

We surveyed the plushness of the hotel and its sleek, well-dressed patrons.

Related Words

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aab-SKAHND

to depart in a sudden and secret manner

severe suffering

ANG-gwish

acute pain or suffering

pacify

uh-PEEZ

to bring to a state of peace or calm; pacify

playful remarks

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friendly and teasing remarks

roundabout

suhr-kuhm-loh-KYOO-shuhn

roundabout, lengthy way of saying something

implication

kon-uh-TEY-shuhn

implication, association