patronize
21patronize — or patronise verb 1》 [often as adjective patronizing] treat with an apparent kindness which betrays a feeling of superiority. 2》 frequent (an establishment) as a customer. 3》 act as a patron towards (a person, organization, etc.). Derivatives… …
22patronize — v. a. Favor, countenance, support, aid, assist, help, befriend, make interest for, defend, maintain …
23patronize — v 1. trade with, deal with, do or transact business with, traffic with, open an account with, have an account with, buy or purchase from, frequent. 2. treat condescendingly, look down on, look down one s nose at; underestimate, talk down to;… …
24patronize — pa·tron·ize …
25patronize — [ˈpætrəˌnaɪz] verb 1) [I/T] to behave or talk in a way that shows that you think that you are more intelligent or important than someone else 2) [T] formal to use a restaurant, hotel, or other business …
26patronize — pa•tron•ize [[t]ˈpeɪ trəˌnaɪz, ˈpæ [/t]] v. t. ized, iz•ing 1) to give (a store, restaurant, hotel, etc.) one s regular patronage 2) to behave in an offensively condescending manner toward 3) to act as a patron toward (an artist, institution, etc …
27patronize — /peytranayz/paetrV. To act as a patron, extend patronage, countenance, encourage, favor …
28patronize — To give or bestow patronage. To act in a condescending manner. See patronage …
29patronize — v.tr. (also ise) 1 treat condescendingly. 2 act as a patron towards (a person, cause, artist, etc.); support; encourage. 3 frequent (a shop etc.) as a customer. Derivatives: patronization n. patronizer n. patronizing adj. patronizingly adv.… …
30pa·tron·ise — ↑patronize …
