( BrE also pat·ron·ise ) / ˈpætrənaɪz; NAmE ˈpeɪt-/ verb
1.
( disapproving ) to treat sb in a way that seems friendly, but which shows that you think that they are not very intelligent, experienced, etc. :
[ vn ]
Some television programmes tend to patronize children.
[also v ]
2.
[ vn ] ( formal ) to be a regular customer of a shop / store, restaurant, etc. :
The club is patronized by students and locals alike.
3.
[ vn ] to help a particular person, organization or activity by giving them money :
She patronizes many contemporary British artists.