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WordReference Random House Learner's Dictionary of American English © 2024pa•tron•ize /ˈpeɪtrəˌnaɪz, ˈpæ-/USA pronunciation v. [~ + object], -ized, -iz•ing. - to give (a store, hotel, etc.) one's regular business:He patronizes the same coffee shop daily.
- to behave in an arrogant, proud, or condescending manner toward:"Stop patronizing me,'' she complained to her boss.
- to act as a patron toward (an artist, etc.);
support.
pa•tron•iz•er, n. [countable]See -patr-. WordReference Random House Unabridged Dictionary of American English © 2024pa•tron•ize (pā′trə nīz′, pa′-),USA pronunciation v.t., -ized, -iz•ing. - to give (a store, restaurant, hotel, etc.) one's regular patronage;
trade with. - to behave in an offensively condescending manner toward:a professor who patonizes his students.
- to act as a patron toward (an artist, institution, etc.);
support.
Also, [esp. Brit.,] pa′tron•ise′. pa′tron•iz′a•ble, adj. pa′tron•i•za ′tion, n. pa ′tron•iz′er, n. |