# patronage vs patronize

> English confusable word pair

## The two words

### patronage
*noun · IPA /ˈpeɪtɹənɪd͡ʒ/ · frequency rank #16,088*
The act of providing approval and support; backing; championship.

### patronize
*verb · IPA /ˈpeɪtɹənaɪz/ · frequency rank #40,830*
To act as a patron of; to defend, protect, or support.

## Source
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