Overview of verb patronize

The verb patronize has 4 senses

• sponsor, patronize, patronise -- (assume sponsorship of)


• patronize, patronise, shop, shop at, buy at, frequent, sponsor -- (do one's shopping at; do business with; be a customer or client of)


• patronize, patronise, condescend -- (treat condescendingly)


• 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")

Overview of adj patronizing

The adj patronizing has 1 sense

• arch, condescending, patronizing, patronising -- ((used of behavior or attitude) characteristic of those who treat others with condescension)