PATRONIZE


Meaning of PATRONIZE in English

transcription, транскрипция: [ ˈpā-trə-ˌnīz, ˈpa- ]

transitive verb

( -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 ˌpā-trə-nə-ˈzā-shən, pa- noun

• pa·tron·iz·ing·ly ˈpā-trə-ˌnī-ziŋ-lē, ˈpa- adverb

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