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pa·tron·ize       [pey-truh-nahyz, pa‑] Pronunciation Key
–verb (used with object), -ized, -iz·ing.
1.to give (a store, restaurant, hotel, etc.) one's regular patronage; trade with.
2.to behave in an offensively condescending manner toward: a professor who patronizes his students.
3.to act as a patron toward (an artist, institution, etc.); support.
Also, especially British, pa·tron·ise.

[Origin: 1580–90; patron + -ize]

—Related forms
pa·tron·iz·a·ble, adjective
pa·tron·i·za·tion, noun
pa·tron·iz·er, noun
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pa·tron·ize       (pā'trə-nīz', pāt'rə-)  Pronunciation Key 
tr.v.   pa·tron·ized, pa·tron·iz·ing, pa·tron·iz·es
  1. To act as a patron to; support or sponsor.
  2. To go to as a customer, especially on a regular basis.
  3. To treat in a condescending manner.

pa'tron·i·za'tion (-trə-nĭ-zā'shən) n., pa'tron·iz'ing·ly adv.
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patronized

adjective
having patronage or clients; "street full of flourishing well-patronized shops" [ant: patronless] 

WordNet® 3.0, © 2006 by Princeton University.
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