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Meaning of patronize
patronize (v)
assume sponsorship of
do one's shopping at; do business with; be a customer or client of
treat condescendingly
be a regular customer or client of
patronize (v. t.)
To act as patron toward; to support; to countenance; to favor; to aid.
To trade with customarily; to frequent as a customer.
To assume the air of a patron, or of a superior and protector, toward; -- used in an unfavorable sense; as, to patronize one's equals.
patronize Sentence Examples
- I've been a loyal patron of that coffee shop for years.
- The restaurant aims to patronize local farmers by sourcing ingredients from nearby.
- The company has a policy of not patronizing businesses that harm the environment.
- She patronizes small, independently owned bookshops whenever possible.
- The politician's decision to patronize a controversial venue sparked widespread criticism.
- The hotel offers discounts to patrons who book directly through their website.
- The museum appreciates the patronage of its generous donors.
- The club is a safe space for LGBTQ+ patrons to socialize and celebrate their identities.
- I try to patronize businesses that align with my ethical values.
- The local bakery is a popular haunt for patrons seeking fresh pastries and artisanal bread.
FAQs About the word patronize
assume sponsorship of, do one's shopping at; do business with; be a customer or client of, treat condescendingly, be a regular customer or client ofTo act as pa
cut,condescend, lord (it over),talk down (to), cold-shoulder, high-hat, queen (it over),slight, snub
frustrate, oppose, frustrate, thwart, interfere, interfere,oppose, thwart, fail, disappoint
I've been a loyal patron of that coffee shop for years.
The restaurant aims to patronize local farmers by sourcing ingredients from nearby.
The company has a policy of not patronizing businesses that harm the environment.
She patronizes small, independently owned bookshops whenever possible.
