patronized Meaning, Definition & Usage

  1. verb assume sponsorship of
    patronise; sponsor; patronize.
  2. verb do one's shopping at; do business with; be a customer or client of
    shop; buy at; patronize; patronise; sponsor; shop at; frequent.
  3. verb treat condescendingly
    condescend; patronise; patronize.
  4. verb be a regular customer or client of
    patronage; support; patronise; keep going; patronize.
    • We patronize this store
    • Our sponsor kept our art studio going for as long as he could
  5. adjective having patronage or clients
    patronised.
    • street full of flourishing well-patronized shops

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