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patronize
/pˈatɹənˌaɪz/
/ˈpætɹəˌnaɪz/, /ˈpeɪtɹəˌnaɪz/
to patronize
[VERB] MAIN VERB
3
to speak or behave in a way that implies that one is more knowledgeable, experienced, or intelligent than the other person
Examples
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.
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