v.
Pronunciation: ' p ā -tr ə - ˌ n ī z, ' pa-
Function: transitive verb
Inflected Form: -ized ; -iz · ing
Date: 1589
1 : to act as patron of : provide aid or support for
2 : to adopt an air of condescension toward : treat haughtily or coolly
3 : to be a frequent or regular customer or client of
– pa · tron · i · za · tion \ ˌ p ā -tr ə -n ə - ' z ā -sh ə n, pa- \ noun
– pa · tron · iz · ing · ly \ ' p ā -tr ə - ˌ n ī -zi ŋ -l ē , ' pa- \ adverb