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patronise

British pronunciation/pˈætɹənˌa‍ɪz/
American pronunciation/pˈætɹənˌaɪz/
to patronise
[VERB]
MAIN VERB
1

do one's shopping at; do business with; be a customer or client of

antonyms : boycott
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to patronise definition and meaning
2

be a regular customer or client of

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3

treat condescendingly

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4

assume sponsorship of

synonyms : patronize
sponsor
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Examples
1. And elsewhere Richard patronised numerous artists and writers.
2. Don't patronise me.
3. I'd call it the RNP: Really Not Patronising.
4. Torn Northway was one of the many foreigners that patronised Boyd's Bar.
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Nearby words

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