PATRONIZE


Meaning of PATRONIZE in English

(~s, patronizing, ~d)

Note: in BRIT, also use 'patronise'

1.

If someone ~s you, they speak or behave towards you in a way which seems friendly, but which shows that they think they are superior to you in some way.

Don’t you ~ me!...

Cornelia often felt patronised by her tutors.

VERB: V n, V-ed disapproval

2.

Someone who ~s artists, writers, or musicians supports them and gives them money. (FORMAL)

The Japanese Imperial family patronises the Japanese Art Association.

VERB: V n

3.

If someone ~s a place such as a pub, bar, or hotel, they are one of its customers. (FORMAL)

The ladies of Berne liked to ~ the Palace for tea and little cakes.

= frequent

VERB: V n

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