patronize
[ pey-truh-nahyz, pa‐ ]
/ ˈpeɪ trəˌnaɪz, ˈpæ‐ /
verb (used with object), pa·tron·ized, pa·tron·iz·ing.
Also
especially British,
pa·tron·ise.
OTHER WORDS FROM patronize
Words nearby patronize
patrolwoman,
patron,
patron saint,
patronage,
patroness,
patronize,
patronizing,
patronne,
patronym,
patronymic,
patroon
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British Dictionary definitions for patronise
patronize
patronise
/ (ˈpætrəˌnaɪz) /
verb
to behave or treat in a condescending way
(tr)
to act as a patron or patroness by sponsoring or bringing trade to