patch, n. clout; [tract], [plot], [parcel].--v. [mend], [repair], vamp, revamp.

patent, a. [evident], [obvious], [manifest], [apparent].

path, n. footway, runway, [course], [passage], [route], avenue, trottoir, [trail]; towpath, heelpath, berm.

pathetic, a. [plaintive], [pitiable], [piteous], [mournful], [sad].

pathless, a. [untrodden], unexplored, trackless, [impenetrable].

patience, n. [long-suffering], fortitude, [resignation], [submission], sufferance; [indulgence], leniency, [forbearance]; persistence, [diligence], [perseverance]. Antonyms: impatience, restiveness, [resistance].

patient, a. [uncomplaining], [submissive], [resigned], [passive], [long-suffering], [indulgent]; [diligent].

patriotism, n. amor patriæ. Antonyms: incivism, chauvinism.

patron, n. [supporter], promoter, [defender], [guardian], benefactor; [customer].

patronizing, a. condescending.