What (who) is patronize - definition
patronize
or patronise
¦ verb
1. [often as adjective patronizing] treat with an apparent kindness which betrays a feeling of superiority.
2. frequent (an establishment) as a customer.
3. act as a patron towards (a person, organization, etc.).
Derivatives
patronization noun
patronizer noun
patronizingly adverb
patronize
v. a.
Favor, countenance, support, aid, assist, help, befriend, make interest for, defend, maintain.
patronize
(patronizes, patronizing, patronized)
Note: in BRIT, also use 'patronise'
1.
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!...
Cornelia often felt patronised by her tutors.
VERB: V n, V-ed [disapproval]
2.
Someone who patronizes artists, writers, or musicians supports them and gives them money. (FORMAL)
The Japanese Imperial family patronises the Japanese Art Association.
VERB: V n
3.
If someone patronizes a place such as a pub, bar, or hotel, they are one of its customers. (FORMAL)
The ladies of Berne liked to patronize the Palace for tea and little cakes.
= frequent
VERB: V n
Pronunciation examples for patronize
1. Princes patronize the game,
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2. Patronize that community.
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3. that we patronize.
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4. Don't patronize me.
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5. You know, patronize those artists.
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Examples of use of patronize
1. Islamic financial services are gaining popularity that even conventional banks and financial institutions patronize.
2. Large numbers of workers who live single patronize these centers during the holy month.
3. Many Mexicans showed solidarity with their U.S.–based compatriots by refusing to patronize McDonald‘s, Burger King, Starbucks and Wal–Mart.
4. Participants were asked to refrain from spending money or at least to patronize gay–friendly businesses for the day.
5. The Minister affirmed the determination to push forward investments and development in Sudan, pledging to patronize the project.