patronage
noun [U] (SUPPORT) /ˈpæt.rə.nɪdʒ/ /ˈpeɪ.trən.ɪdʒ/Definition
› the support given to an organization by someone: The charity enjoys the patronage of many prominent local business people.Backing, supporting and defendingDefending and protecting › mainly disapproving the power of a person to give someone an important job or position: Patronage is a potent force if used politically.Recruiting staff, applying for and accepting jobs
(Definition of patronage noun (SUPPORT) from the Cambridge Advanced Learner's Dictionary & Thesaurus
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Synonyms and related words:
- anoint verb (FOR A JOB)
- applicant noun
- appoint verb (PERSON)
- appointed adjective (PERSON)
- appointee noun
- go into sth phrasal verb (START)
- golden hello noun
- handpicked adjective
- headhunt verb
- hiring noun
- intake noun (AMOUNT)
- recruit verb
- scout noun (SEARCH)
- set sb up phrasal verb (ESTABLISH)
- Situations Vacant noun
- staff verb
- step into sth phrasal verb
- subcontract verb
- take sb on phrasal verb (EMPLOY)
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