patronize

Definition of Patronize in English :

1. patronise, patronize, sponsor

assume sponsorship of

do one's shopping at; do business with; be a customer or client of

3. condescend, patronise, patronize

treat condescendingly

be a regular customer or client of

Example Sentences:
'We patronize this store'
'Our sponsor kept our art studio going for as long as he could'

WordNet Lexical Database for English. Princeton University. 2010.

Patronize

verb

1.

to behave or treat in a condescending way

2. (transitive)

to act as a patron or patroness by sponsoring or bringing trade to

verb transitiveWord forms: ˈpatronˌized or ˈpatronˌizing

1.

to act as a patron toward; sponsor; support

2.

to be kind or helpful to, but in a haughty or snobbish way, as if dealing with an inferior

3.

to be a regular customer of (a store, merchant, etc.)

tr.v. pa·tron·ized, pa·tron·iz·ing, pa·tron·iz·es

1. 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.