pat ‧ ron ‧ ize /ˈpætrənaɪz $ ˈpeɪ-, ˈpæ-/ BrE AmE verb [transitive]
1 . to talk to someone in a way which seems friendly but shows that you think they are not as intelligent or do not know as much as you:
Don’t patronize me!
The program focuses on kids’ interests without patronizing them.
2 . formal to use or visit a shop, restaurant etc
3 . to support or give money to an organization or activity