Patronize (Verb)
Meaning 1
Assume sponsorship of.
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Verbs of buying, selling, owning.
Examples
- The charity patronized by the royal family has seen a significant increase in donations over the past year.
- The team patronized by the large corporation finished first in the regional tournament.
- The art museum patronized by the wealthy family features an impressive collection of modern art pieces.
- The company patronized by the regional government has been able to expand its operations.
- The music festival patronized by the local business owners has become a popular annual event.
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Meaning 2
Treat condescendingly.
Classification
Verbs of telling, asking, ordering, singing.
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Meaning 3
Do one's shopping at; do business with; be a customer or client of.
Classification
Verbs of political and social activities and events.
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Meaning 4
Be a regular customer or client of; "We patronize this store"; "Our sponsor kept our art studio going for as long as he could".
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Verbs of telling, asking, ordering, singing.