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patronized
pa·tron·ize P0117700 (pā′trə-nīz′, păt′rə-)tr.v. pa·tron·ized, pa·tron·iz·ing, pa·tron·iz·es 1. To act as a patron to; support or sponsor: donors who patronize the orchestra.2. To go to as a customer, especially on a regular basis: We patronize the local diner.3. To treat in a condescending manner, often in showing interest or kindness that is insincere: felt she was being patronized by her supervisor.
pa′tron·i·za′tion (-trə-nĭ-zā′shən) n.pa′tron·iz′ing·ly adv.Thesaurus| Adj. | 1. | patronized - having patronage or clients; "street full of flourishing well-patronized shops"patronisedpatronless, unpatronised, unpatronized - having little patronage or few clients; "a restaurant unpatronized by the elite" |
patronized
Related to patronized: coincide, perseveranceSynonyms for patronizedadj having patronage or clientsSynonymsAntonyms- patronless
- unpatronised
- unpatronized
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