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Patronized meaning in English

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Patronized pronunciation in English

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Patronized

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Adjective

1. patronised, patronized

having patronage or clients

Example Sentences:
'street full of flourishing well-patronized shops'

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Patronized

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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

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Patronized

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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.)

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Patronized

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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.

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