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May 6, 2011 · transitive verb. 1. : to act as patron of : provide aid or support for. The government patronized several local artists. 2. : to adopt an air of condescension toward : treat haughtily or coolly. 3. : to be a frequent or regular customer or client of. a restaurant much patronized by celebrities.
To patronize is to be a customer (or patron) of a business or other establishment. In this sense, patronize most often means to be a paying customer, especially a regular one. However, you can patronize establishments that are not businesses—you can patronize a library, for example.
to be a regular customer of a shop, restaurant, hotel, etc.: Special offer coupons can be effective in motivating shoppers to patronize certain establishments. to speak to or behave towards someone as if they are stupid or not important: Additional research has found that 70% of people feel patronised by advertising.
to be a regular customer of a shop, restaurant, hotel, etc.: Special offer coupons can be effective in motivating shoppers to patronize certain establishments. to speak to or behave towards someone as if they are stupid or not important: Additional research has found that 70% of people feel patronised by advertising.
type of: support. support materially or financially. verb. be a regular customer or client of. “We patronize this store”. synonyms: keep going, patronage, patronise, support. keep going, run on. continue uninterrupted.
The club is patronized by students and locals alike. [transitive] patronize somebody/something to help a particular person, organization or activity by giving them money. She patronizes many contemporary British artists. Definition of patronize verb in Oxford Advanced Learner's Dictionary.
The meaning of PATRONIZING is showing or characterized by a superior attitude towards others : marked by condescension. How to use patronizing in a sentence.
