Patronise Definition
patronise
verb
- do one's shopping at; do business with; be a customer or client of
- assume sponsorship of
- treat condescendingly
- be a regular customer or client of; "We patronize this store"; "Our sponsor kept our art studio going for as long as he could"
Words that rhyme with patronise
Usage tips for "patronise"
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