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Definition of Patronize
1. Verb. Assume sponsorship of. "Sam and Sue patronize the movie "
Generic synonyms: Support
Specialized synonyms: Cosponsor
Derivative terms: Patron, Patron, Sponsor, Sponsor
2. Verb. Do one's shopping at; do business with; be a customer or client of.
Generic synonyms: Back Up, Support
Derivative terms: Frequent, Frequenter, Patron, Patron, Shop, Shopper, Shopper
Antonyms: Boycott, Boycott
3. Verb. Treat condescendingly.
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"
Generic synonyms: Foster, Nurture
Related verbs: Keep Going, Run On
Derivative terms: Patronage, Patronage, Patron, Patron, Supporter
Definition of Patronize
1. v. t. To act as patron toward; to support; to countenance; to favor; to aid.
Definition of Patronize
1. Verb. (transitive) To make a patron. ¹
2. Verb. (transitive) To assume a tone of unjustified superiority; to talk down to; to treat condescendingly. ¹
3. Verb. (transitive) To make oneself a customer of a business, especially a regular customer. ¹
¹ Source: wiktionary.com
Definition of Patronize
1. [v -IZED, -IZING, -IZES]
Medical Definition of Patronize
1. 1. To act as patron toward; to support; to countenance; to favor; to aid. "The idea has been patronised by two States only." (A. Hamilton) 2. To trade with customarily; to frequent as a customer. 3. To assume the air of a patron, or of a superior and protector, toward; used in an unfavorable sense; as, to patronize one's equals. Origin: Patronised; Patronizing. Source: Websters Dictionary (01 Mar 1998)
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