PATRONIZE


Meaning of PATRONIZE in English

transitive verb (-ized; -izing) Date: 1589 to act as patron of ; provide aid or support for, to adopt an air of condescension toward ; treat haughtily or coolly, to be a frequent or regular customer or client of, patronization noun patronizingly adverb

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