Assertion: patron | /r/CapableOf | agree to lend their name
Facets:
value: as a way
type: MANNER
Source sentences:
text: A patron is someone who agrees to lend their name to your organisation as a way of supporting you.
text: A patron (also known as an ambassador) is someone who agrees to lend their name to your organisation as a way of supporting you, usually because they have a long history of support for your organisation or a high profile, and are able to generate media coverage for your organisation or bring in donations.