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English verb: patronize

1. patronize (possession) assume sponsorship of


ExamplesSam and Sue patronize the movie


Synonymspatronise, sponsor


Pattern of useSomebody ----s something.
Somebody ----s somebody


Broader (hypernym)support


Narrower (hyponym)cosponsor

2. patronize (social) do one's shopping at; do business with; be a customer or client of


Synonymsbuy at, frequent, patronise, shop, shop at, sponsor


Pattern of useSomebody ----s something.
Somebody ----s somebody


Broader (hypernym)back up, support


Antonymsboycott

3. patronize (communication) treat condescendingly


Synonymscondescend, patronise


Pattern of useSomebody ----s somebody


Broader (hypernym)interact


Narrower (hyponym)stoop to

4. patronize (communication) be a regular customer or client of


SamplesWe patronize this store.
Our sponsor kept our art studio going for as long as he could.


Synonymskeep going, patronage, patronise, support


Pattern of useSomebody ----s something.
Somebody ----s somebody


Broader (hypernym)foster, nurture


Verb groupkeep going, run on









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