patron
intermediateB1/ˈpeɪ.trən/ · pa-tron
A person who gives financial or other support to a person, organization, or cause.
Meanings
A person who gives financial or other support to a person, organization, or cause.
ایک ایسا شخص جو کسی فرد، تنظیم یا مقصد کی مالی یا دوسری مدد فراہم کرتا ہے۔
سرپرست
sarparast
Synonyms
Common Collocations
- art patron
- patron of the arts
- financial patron
Example Sentences
The museum relies on the support of its patrons to fund new exhibitions.
میوزیم نئے نمائشوں کو فنڈ کرنے کے لیے اپنے سرپرستوں کی حمایت پر انحصار کرتا ہے۔
Museum naye numaishioun ko fund karne ke liye apne sarparaston ki himayat par inhisar karta hai.
She became a patron of local artists, sponsoring their work.
وہ مقامی فنکاروں کی سرپرستی کرنے لگی، ان کے کام کی مدد کی۔
Woh maqami fankaron ki sarparasti karne lagi, unke kaam ki madad ki.
Many patrons of the theater attend the gala every year.
کئی تھیٹر کے سرپرست ہر سال گالا میں شرکت کرتے ہیں۔
Kai theater ke sarparast har saal gala mein shirkat karte hain.
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💡 Memory Tip
Think of a 'patron' as a 'parent' who supports and nurtures.
Visualize a person handing over money to an artist or a project.
✍️ Urdu Poetry
خوشبو کی طرح ہو سرپرست، جو سب کو مہکا دے۔
Khushbu ki tarah ho sarparast, jo sab ko mehka de.
Like fragrance is the patron, who makes everyone blossom.
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🗣️ Urdu Proverb
پتھر پر لکیر نہیں ہوتی
Pathar par lakeer nahin hoti
A mark on stone does not erase.
📖 Etymology
Origin: Latin "patronus" — father or protector
First known use: 14th century
The term originated from the Latin word 'patronus,' meaning a protector or guardian, used in various contexts throughout history.