Patronize (Verb)
Meaning 1
Treat condescendingly.
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Verbs of telling, asking, ordering, singing.
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Meaning 2
Assume sponsorship of.
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Verbs of buying, selling, owning.
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Meaning 3
Do one's shopping at; do business with; be a customer or client of.
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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.