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Definition of patronize verb in Oxford Advanced Learner's Dictionary. Meaning, pronunciation, picture, example sentences, grammar, usage notes, synonyms and more.
patronize in American English. (ˈpeɪtrəˌnaɪz ; ˈpætrənˌaɪz ) verb transitive Word 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.)
Definition of patronize verb in Oxford Advanced Learner's Dictionary. Meaning, pronunciation, picture, example sentences, grammar, usage notes, synonyms and more.
The meaning of PATRONIZING is showing or characterized by a superior attitude towards others : marked by condescension. How to use patronizing in a sentence.
PATRONIZE meaning: 1 : to give money or support to (someone or something); 2 : to talk to (someone) in a way that shows that you believe you are more intelligent or better than other people
Patronize definition: To act as a patron to; support or sponsor.
2 [transitive] patronize something (formal) to be a regular customer of a store, restaurant, etc. The club is patronized by students and locals alike. 3 [ transitive ] patronize somebody/something to help a particular person, organization, or activity by giving them money She patronizes many contemporary American artists.
