patronize meaning and definition

PATRONIZE verb

Definition of patronize (verb)

1. assume sponsorship of
   • synonyms: patronise, sponsor
2. do one's shopping at; do business with; be a customer or client of
   • synonyms: buy at, frequent, patronise, shop, shop at, sponsor
   • antonym: boycott
3. treat condescendingly
   • synonyms: condescend, patronise
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"
   • synonyms: keep going, patronage, patronise, support