Associations to the word «Patronise»

Wiktionary

PATRONISE, verb. To make a patron
PATRONISE, verb. To treat as inferior unduly, talk down to, treat condescendingly.
PATRONISE, verb. To make oneself a regular customer of a business.

Dictionary definition

PATRONISE, verb. Do one's shopping at; do business with; be a customer or client of.
PATRONISE, verb. Assume sponsorship of.
PATRONISE, verb. Treat condescendingly.
PATRONISE, verb. Be a regular customer or client of; "We patronize this store"; "Our sponsor kept our art studio going for as long as he could".

Wise words

The words of truth are simple.
Aeschylus