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4 days ago · patronize in American English. (ˈpeɪtrəˌnaɪz ; ˈpætrənˌaɪz ) verb transitive Word forms: ˈpatronˌized or ˈpatronˌizing. 1. to act as a patron toward; sponsor; support. 2. to be kind or helpful to, but in a haughty or snobbish way, as if dealing with an inferior. 3. to be a regular customer of (a store, merchant, etc.)
Patronizing definition: displaying or indicative of an offensively condescending manner. See examples of PATRONIZING used in a sentence.
Definition of patronize verb in Oxford Advanced Learner's Dictionary. Meaning, pronunciation, picture, example sentences, grammar, usage notes, synonyms and more.
PATRONIZING meaning: 1. speaking or behaving towards someone as if they are stupid or not important: 2. speaking or…. Learn more.
Define patronize. patronize synonyms, patronize pronunciation, patronize translation, English dictionary definition of patronize. tr.v. pa·tron·ized , pa·tron·iz·ing , pa·tron·iz·es 1. To act as a patron to; support or sponsor: donors who patronize the orchestra.
Patronize definition: To act as a patron to; support or sponsor.
patron: [noun] a person chosen, named, or honored as a special guardian, protector, or supporter. a wealthy or influential supporter of an artist or writer. a social or financial sponsor of a social function (such as a ball or concert).
