Definition of
patronise has definitions from the field of business
1
[ verb ] treat condescendingly

Synonyms

patronize condescend

Related terms

interact stoop_to condescension

2
[ verb ] (business) assume sponsorship of

Synonyms

sponsor patronize

Related terms

support support cosponsor patron

3
[ verb ] do one's shopping at; do business with; be a customer or client of

Synonyms

patronize shop_at shop frequent sponsor buy_at

Related terms

boycott support patron shopper

4
[ verb ] be a regular customer or client of

Synonyms

patronage support keep_going patronize

Examples

"We patronize this store" "Our sponsor kept our art studio going for as long as he could"

Related terms

foster run_on patron patron

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Similar Spelling

patronised Patron patronize patronized patronne patronising patterned patroness patronage Padron patronless pattern padrone patronizing patron_saint patrimony patternmaker Petrone patronymic Patrina patrimonial

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