patronizing

UK:**UK and possibly other pronunciationsUK and possibly other pronunciations/ˈpætrənaɪzɪŋ/

US:USA pronunciation: IPAUSA pronunciation: IPA/ˈpeɪtrəˌnaɪzɪŋ, ˈpæ-/

US:USA pronunciation: respellingUSA pronunciation: respelling(pā′trə nī′zing, pa′-)


From the verb patronize: (⇒ conjugate)
patronizing is: ⓘClick the infinitive to see all available inflections
v pres p (US & UK)

Collocations for "patronizing"


Common phrases and expressions where native English speakers use the word "patronizing" in context.

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patronize

ⓘMost examples are given in US English. We have labeled exceptions as UK.
v
  1. don't patronize me
  2. [stop, quit] patronizing me
  3. patronizing her [friend, coworkers, students]
  4. patronized by her [friend]
  5. patronized for his [mistakes, lack of knowledge]
  6. patronize a [charity, football team, festival]
  7. patronize the [arts, theatre, local community]
  8. patronize a [coffee shop, bar, restaurant]
  9. patronized by [many, locals, local people, students]
  10. patronized [largely, mainly, exclusively] by
'patronizing' also found in these entries (note: many are not synonyms or translations):
arrogant - patronize

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