PATRONIZE


Meaning of PATRONIZE in English

or patronise

■ verb

1》 [often as adjective patronizing ] treat with an apparent kindness which betrays a feeling of superiority.

2》 frequent (an establishment) as a customer.

3》 act as a patron towards (a person, organization, etc.).

Derivatives

patronization noun

~r noun

patronizingly adverb

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