Definition of patronize - WordReference.com Dictionary

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patronize
A	verb
	1	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"
		Category Tree: make; create ╚arouse; elicit; enkindle; kindle; evoke; fire; raise; provoke ╚stimulate; shake; shake up; excite; stir ╚inspire; animate; invigorate; enliven; exalt ╚encourage ╚foster; nurture ╚patronize, patronise, patronage, support, keep going
	2	patronize, patronise, condescend
			treat condescendingly
		Category Tree: act; move ╚interact ╚patronize, patronise, condescend ╚stoop to
	3	sponsor, patronize, patronise
			assume sponsorship of
		Category Tree: transfer ╚give ╚support ╚sponsor, patronize, patronise ╚cosponsor
	4	patronize, patronise, shop, shop at, buy at, frequent, sponsor
			do one's shopping at; do business with; be a customer or client of
		Category Tree: support; back up ╚patronize, patronise, shop, shop at, buy at, frequent, sponsor

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