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pa•tron•iz•ing adj.

pa•tron•ize v. [~ + object], -ized, -iz•ing.

to give (a store, hotel, etc.) one's regular business:He patronizes the same coffee shop daily.
to behave in an arrogant, proud, or condescending manner toward:"Stop patronizing me,'' she complained to her boss.
to act as a patron toward (an artist, etc.);
support.

pa•tron•iz•er, n. [countable]See -patr-.

pa•tron•iz•ing adj.

displaying or indicative of an offensively condescending manner:a patronizing greeting, accompanied by a gentle pat on the pack.

pa ′tron•iz′ing•ly, adv.

pa•tron•ize v.t., -ized, -iz•ing.

to give (a store, restaurant, hotel, etc.) one's regular patronage;
trade with.
to behave in an offensively condescending manner toward:a professor who patonizes his students.
to act as a patron toward (an artist, institution, etc.);
support.

Also,[esp. Brit.,] pa′tron•ise′.

pa′tron•iz′a•ble, adj.
pa′tron•i•za ′tion, n.
pa ′tron•iz′er, n.

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patronizing, patronising /ˈpætrəˌnaɪzɪŋ/ adj

ˈpatronˌizingly, ˈpatronˌisingly adv

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patronize, patronise /ˈpætrəˌnaɪz/ vb

ˈpatronˌizer, ˈpatronˌiser n

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