Webtransitive verb. 1. : to act as patron of : provide aid or support for. The government patronized several local artists. 2. : to adopt an air of condescension toward : treat …
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PATRONIZE | definition in the Cambridge English Dictionary
Webpatronize verb [T] (TREAT BADLY) disapproving to treat others in a manner that shows you consider yourself to be better or more important than they are: She’s angry, smart, and …
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Patronizing Definition & Meaning - Merriam-Webster
WebThe meaning of PATRONIZING is showing or characterized by a superior attitude towards others : marked by condescension. How to use patronizing in a sentence.
Webverb (used with object), pa·tron·ized, pa·tron·iz·ing. to give (a store, restaurant, hotel, etc.) one's regular patronage; trade with. to behave in an offensively condescending manner …
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patronize verb - Definition, pictures, pronunciation and usage …
Web[transitive, intransitive] patronize (somebody) (disapproving) to treat somebody in a way that seems friendly, but which shows that you think that they are not very intelligent, experienced, etc. Some television programmes tend to patronize children.
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Patronize definition and meaning | Collins English Dictionary
WebMay 25, 2023 · verb transitive Word forms: ˈpatronˌized or ˈpatronˌizing. 1. to act as a patron toward; sponsor; support. 2. to be kind or helpful to, but in a haughty or snobbish way, as if dealing with an inferior. 3. to be a regular customer of (a store, merchant, etc.)
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PATRONIZE (verb) definition and synonyms | Macmillan Dictionary
Webpatronized. past participle. patronized. DEFINITIONS 2. 1. intransitive/transitive showing disapproval to behave or talk in a way that shows you think you are more intelligent or …
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Patronize Definition & Meaning | Britannica Dictionary
WebBritannica Dictionary definition of PATRONIZE. 1. [+ object] : to give money or support to (someone or something) The family patronizes the arts/symphony. 2. disapproving : to talk to (someone) in a way that shows that you believe you are more intelligent or better than other people. [+ object]
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Patronizing Definition & Meaning | Britannica Dictionary
WebBritannica Dictionary definition of PATRONIZING. [more patronizing; most patronizing] disapproving. : showing that you believe you are more intelligent or better than other people. She spoke to us in a patronizing [= condescending] tone. a patronizing smile.
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Patronize - Definition, Meaning & Synonyms | Vocabulary.com
Webtype of: support. support materially or financially. verb. be a regular customer or client of. “We patronize this store”. synonyms: keep going, patronage, patronise, support. keep going, run on. continue uninterrupted.
