English dictionary

patronize

/'p/eI/tr/@/,n/aI/z/

Definitions, examples, synonyms and antonyms from WordNet 3.0.

verb

assume sponsorship of

verb.possession

Synonyms patronise sponsor

Source: WordNet 3.0
do one's shopping at; do business with; be a customer or client of

verb.social

Synonyms buy at frequent patronise shop shop at sponsor

Antonyms boycott

Source: WordNet 3.0
treat condescendingly

verb.communication

Synonyms condescend patronise

Source: WordNet 3.0
be a regular customer or client of

verb.communication

Examples
We patronize this store.

Synonyms keep going patronage patronise support

Source: WordNet 3.0
To act as patron toward; to support; to countenance; to favor; to aid.

verb

Source: webster1913