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1. (v.t.) patronize
to give (a store, restaurant, hotel, etc.) one's regular patronage.
2. patronize
to behave in an offensively condescending manner toward.
3. patronize
to act as a patron toward (an artist, institution, etc.); support.
Etymology: (1580–90)
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| Definition of 'patronize' |
Princeton's WordNet |
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1. (verb) sponsor, patronize, patronise
assume sponsorship of
2. (verb) patronize, patronise, shop, shop at, buy at, frequent, sponsor
do one's shopping at; do business with; be a customer or client of
3. (verb) patronize, patronise, condescend
treat condescendingly
4. (verb) patronize, patronise, patronage, support, keep going
be a regular customer or client of
"We patronize this store"; "Our sponsor kept our art studio going for as long as he could"
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1. (verb) patronize
to treat sb in a way that shows you think you are better than they are
He patronizes everyone who works for him.
2. patronize
to be a customer of a restaurant, hotel, etc.
Few women patronize the bar.
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Webster Dictionary |
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1. (verb) patronize
to act as patron toward; to support; to countenance; to favor; to aid
2. (verb) patronize
to trade with customarily; to frequent as a customer
3. (verb) patronize
to assume the air of a patron, or of a superior and protector, toward; -- used in an unfavorable sense; as, to patronize one's equals
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