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- PATRONIZE Definition Meaning - Merriam-Webster
Patronize in the sense “to provide aid or support for” refers to the sort of patron who gives money or assistance Such a person might, for example, patronize the arts
- PATRONIZE Definition Meaning | Dictionary. com
To patronize is to be a customer (or patron) of a business or other establishment In this sense, patronize most often means to be a paying customer, especially a regular one
- Patronize - Definition, Meaning Synonyms | Vocabulary. com
Patronize comes from Latin patronus "protector, master," related to pater "father " So if you patronize a person, you talk down to them like a father might do to his child or a master to his apprentice
- PATRONIZE | definition in the Cambridge English Dictionary
PATRONIZE meaning: 1 to speak to or behave towards someone as if they are stupid or not important: 2 to be a… Learn more
- patronize verb - Definition, pictures, pronunciation and usage notes . . .
Definition of patronize verb in Oxford Advanced Learner's Dictionary Meaning, pronunciation, picture, example sentences, grammar, usage notes, synonyms and more
- PATRONIZE definition and meaning | Collins English Dictionary
If someone patronizes you, they speak or behave towards you in a way which seems friendly, but which shows that they think they are superior to you in some way Don't you patronize me!
- patronize - Wiktionary, the free dictionary
patronize (third-person singular simple present patronizes, present participle patronizing, simple past and past participle patronized) (transitive) To act as a patron of; to defend, protect, or support
- Patronize - definition of patronize by The Free Dictionary
To act as a patron to; support or sponsor: donors who patronize the orchestra 2 To go to as a customer, especially on a regular basis: We patronize the local diner 3 To treat in a condescending manner, often in showing interest or kindness that is insincere: felt she was being patronized by her supervisor pa′tron·i·za′tion (-trə-nĭ-zā′shən) n
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