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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 | English meaning - Cambridge Dictionary
patronize verb [T] (BE CUSTOMER) formal (UK usually patronise) to be a regular customer of a shop or restaurant, etc :
- 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 Meaning | Dictionary. com
What does patronize mean? 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 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 - 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
- patronize, v. meanings, etymology and more | Oxford English Dictionary
There are ten meanings listed in OED's entry for the verb patronize, five of which are labelled obsolete See ‘Meaning use’ for definitions, usage, and quotation evidence
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