patronize

/pˈatɹənˌaɪz/

/ˈpætɹəˌnaɪz/, /ˈpeɪtɹəˌnaɪz/

to patronize

MAIN VERB

fréquenter

to frequently buy meals, goods, etc. from a restaurant, store, etc.

Synonymes : buy at

Antonymes : boycott

traiter avec condescendance

to speak or behave in a way that implies that one is more knowledgeable, experienced, or intelligent than the other person

Synonymes : condescend

Exemples

1. I won't deal with you until you get off your high horse and stop patronizing me.

2. I remember how you used to patronize me, but the shoe is on the other foot now.

3. Patronize her business.

4. Patronize that community.