patronize
1 ENTRIES FOUND:
patronize
verb
patronizes;
patronized;
patronizing
patronize
verb
patronizes;
patronized;
patronizing
Britannica Dictionary definition of PATRONIZE
1
[+ object]
:
to give money or support to (someone or something)
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The family patronizes the arts/symphony.
2
disapproving
:
to talk to (someone) in a way that shows that you believe you are more intelligent or better than other people
[+ object]
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He hated being patronized and pitied by those who didn't believe his story.
[no object]
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“I'm sure you did your best even though you failed.” “Please don't patronize.”
3
[+ object]
somewhat formal
:
to be a frequent or regular customer or user of (a place)
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It's a popular department store patronized by many people. [=many people shop at the store]
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I patronize the library regularly.
