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