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   Pa·tron·ize

   /ˈpātrəˌnīz/

   

   verb

   • 1. treat in a way that is apparently kind or helpful but that betrays a feeling of superiority: "she was determined not to be put down or patronized" Similar treat condescendinglytreat with condescensioncondescend tolook down ontalk down toput downhumiliatetreat like a childtreat as inferiortreat with disdaintreat scornfully/contemptuouslybe snobbish tolook down one's nose at
   • 2. frequent (a store, theater, restaurant, or other establishment) as a customer: "restaurants remaining open in the evening were well patronized" Similar do business withbuy fromshop atbe a customer ofbe a client ofbring trade/custom todeal withtrade withfrequenthauntattendvisitsubscribe tojoinbecome a member ofsupportinformal:hang out at
   • ▪ give encouragement and financial support to (a person, especially an artist, or a cause): "local churches and voluntary organizations were patronized by the family" Similar sponsorbackfundfinancebe a patron ofpromotefurtherfosterhelpaidassistsupportencouragechampionprotect

   Derivatives

   • 1. patronization noun
   • 2. patronizer noun

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   What is the difference between condescending and patronize?

   • At first glance these words appear to be defined somewhat circularly: condescending often has the word "patronizing" in its definition, and patronize is defined, in part, as “to adopt an air of condescension toward.” But both of these words have specialized senses that lend a shade of meaning to their synonymous senses.

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   What does Don't you patronize me mean?

   • Don't you patronize me! [VERB noun] Cornelia often felt patronised by her tutors. [VERB-ed] Someone who patronizes artists, writers, or musicians supports them and gives them money. The Japanese Imperial family patronises the Japanese Art Association. [VERB noun]

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   What does patronize mean?

   • Patronize in the sense “to provide aid or support for” refers to the sort of patron who gives money or assistance. Such a person might, for example, patronize the arts. A second sense of patronize involves the kind of patron who is “a frequent or regular customer” of a business – someone, for example, who patronizes a store.

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   What does it mean to patronize an artist?

   • To patronize means to look down on, to treat as inferior, whether spiritually, mentally, emotionally, physucally, or monetarily. Many artists and composers had patrons, people who supported them financially but demanded that the artist/composer must paint or compose what the patron wants, if they so desire.

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   May 6, 2011 · Learn the various meanings and uses of the verb patronize, from providing support or being a customer to adopting an air of condescension. See synonyms, examples, word history and related entries.

4. dictionary.cambridge.org › english › patronizePATRONIZE | English meaning - Cambridge Dictionary

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   To patronize is to speak to or behave towards someone as if they are stupid or not important, or to be a regular customer of a shop or restaurant. See examples, synonyms, antonyms and translations of patronize in different contexts and languages.

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   Patronize means to give regular business to a store, restaurant, etc., or to behave in a condescending way toward someone. Learn the origin, synonyms, and usage of this verb with examples from various sources.

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   Learn the meaning of patronize as a verb in different contexts, such as speaking to someone as if they are stupid or not important, being a regular customer of a store or restaurant, or treating others badly. See examples, synonyms, and translations of patronize in various languages.

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   Learn the meaning, pronunciation and usage of the verb patronize, which can mean to treat someone with condescension, to be a regular customer of a place, or to support someone financially. See pictures, synonyms and example sentences from the Oxford Advanced Learner's Dictionary.

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   2 days ago · Patronize means to speak or behave towards someone in a way that shows they think they are superior, or to support or sponsor someone or something. Learn more about the word forms, pronunciation, and usage of patronize with Collins English Dictionary.

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    Patronize means to act as a patron, to go to as a customer, or to treat in a condescending manner. See the verb forms, synonyms, translations, and usage examples of patronize from various sources.