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Definition of Patronise
1. Verb. Do one's shopping at; do business with; be a customer or client of.
Exact synonyms: Buy At, Frequent, Patronize, Shop, Shop At, Sponsor
Generic synonyms: Back Up, Support
Derivative terms: Frequent, Frequenter, Patron, Patron, Shop, Shopper, Shopper
Antonyms: Boycott, Boycott
Generic synonyms: Back Up, Support
Derivative terms: Frequent, Frequenter, Patron, Patron, Shop, Shopper, Shopper
Antonyms: Boycott, Boycott
2. Verb. Assume sponsorship of. "Sam and Sue Patronise the movie "
Exact synonyms: Patronize, Sponsor
Generic synonyms: Support
Specialized synonyms: Cosponsor
Derivative terms: Patron, Patron, Sponsor, Sponsor
Generic synonyms: Support
Specialized synonyms: Cosponsor
Derivative terms: Patron, Patron, Sponsor, Sponsor
3. Verb. Treat condescendingly.
Exact synonyms: Condescend, Patronize
Specialized synonyms: Stoop To
Generic synonyms: Interact
Derivative terms: Condescension
Specialized synonyms: Stoop To
Generic synonyms: Interact
Derivative terms: Condescension
4. Verb. Be a regular customer or client of. ; "Our sponsor kept our art studio going for as long as he could"
Exact synonyms: Keep Going, Patronage, Patronize, Support
Generic synonyms: Foster, Nurture
Related verbs: Keep Going, Run On
Derivative terms: Patronage, Patronage, Patron, Patron, Supporter
Generic synonyms: Foster, Nurture
Related verbs: Keep Going, Run On
Derivative terms: Patronage, Patronage, Patron, Patron, Supporter
Definition of Patronise
1. Verb. To make a patron ¹
2. Verb. To treat as inferior unduly, talk down to, treat condescendingly. ¹
3. Verb. To make oneself a regular customer of a business. ¹
¹ Source: wiktionary.com
Definition of Patronise
1. [v -ISED, -ISING, -ISES]
Lexicographical Neighbors of Patronise
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