Nearby Words
Also, especially British, pa·tron·ise.
Related forms
pa·tron·iz·a·ble, adjective
pa·tron·i·za·tion, noun
pa·tron·iz·er, noun
re·pa·tron·ize, verb (used with object), -ized, -iz·ing.
trans·pa·tron·ize, verb (used with object), -ized, -iz·ing.
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Patronize
is one of our favorite verbs.
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| to spend time idly; loaf. |
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Example Sentences
- He says he no longer plans to patronize the site.
- This is not funny if you work at or patronize the library.
- You can patronize the patron only so much.
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Word Origin & History
patronize
1580s, "to act as a patron towards," from patron (q.v.). Meaning "treat in a condescending way" is first attested 1797; sense of "give regular business to" is from 1801.
Online Etymology Dictionary, © 2010 Douglas Harper
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