PATRONIZE


Meaning of PATRONIZE in English

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

Merriam Webster Collegiate English Dictionary.      Merriam Webster - Энциклопедический словарь английского языка.