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- DictionaryPa·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"
- 2. frequent (a store, theater, restaurant, or other establishment) as a customer: "restaurants remaining open in the evening were well patronized"
PATRONIZE meaning: 1. to speak to or behave towards someone as if they are stupid or not important: 2. to be a…. Learn more.
Definition of patronize verb in Oxford Advanced Learner's Dictionary. Meaning, pronunciation, picture, example sentences, grammar, usage notes, synonyms and more.
1. To act as a patron to; support or sponsor: donors who patronize the orchestra. 2. To go to as a customer, especially on a regular basis: We patronize the local diner. 3. To treat in a condescending manner, often in showing interest or kindness that is insincere: felt she was being patronized by her supervisor.
5 days ago · 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.)
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.
PATRONIZE meaning: 1. to speak or behave towards someone as if you were better than them: 2. to go to a store…. Learn more.
Mar 14, 2024 · patronize (third-person singular simple present patronizes, present participle patronizing, simple past and past participle patronized) ( transitive) To act as a patron of; to defend, protect, or support . ( transitive) To make oneself a customer of a business, especially a regular customer.
