patronising Meaning, Definition & Usage

1. verb do one's shopping at; do business with; be a customer or client of
   shop; buy at; patronize; patronise; sponsor; shop at; frequent.
   
2. verb assume sponsorship of
   patronise; sponsor; patronize.
   
3. verb treat condescendingly
   condescend; patronise; patronize.
   
4. verb be a regular customer or client of
   patronage; support; patronise; keep going; patronize.
   
   • We patronize this store
   • Our sponsor kept our art studio going for as long as he could
5. adjective satellite (used of behavior or attitude) characteristic of those who treat others with condescension
   patronizing; arch; condescending.
   

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