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    [Verb]  | "pa*tron*ize" | \ ˈpā-trə-ˌnīz \


    1: to act as patron of : provide aid or support for

    2: to adopt an air of condescension toward : treat haughtily or coolly

    3: to be a frequent or regular customer or client of


    Origin: 1593 ;

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    [Verb]  | "patronize" 


    1: to assume or treat with an air of superiority;


      * e.g., " ... a director with an unpleasant habit of patronizing even his most gifted actors "



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    2: to promote the interests or cause of;


      * e.g., " ... a company that loyally patronizes the arts "



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     [ "patronize" ]

    1: Well, 'patronizing' means to talk to someone as if they were stupid. Understand now? Good! :)

      * e.g.,  ... "And if you're a very good boy for the doctor, you might even get a lollipop!" "Mom, I'm fifteen. Don't patronize me." 

     [ "patronize" ]

    1: Talking to someone as if they were ignorant or stupid. Often said after a sarcastic statement.

      * e.g.,  ... Fox: Evening gents, Did we lose something? 

     [ "patronize" ]

    1: A word no one understands because it's always used out of context.

      * e.g.,  ... 1: Hey! Want to go to the movies later on? 

     [ "patronize" ]

    1: To go to as a customer, especially on a regular basis.

      * e.g.,  ... Lots of people patronize Starbucks for their daily caffeine fix. 

     [ "patronize" ]

    1: To buy art particularly during the 13th and 15th centuries in Italy.

      * e.g.,  ... Michelangelo's art is totally awesome. I'm so going to patronize him. 

     [ "patronize" ]

    1: If your name is Pat, adopt something or someone and make it your own.

      * e.g.,  ... I don't want to belong to you. Don't patronize me. 

     [ "Patronize" ]

    1: To give someone the appearance that you're speaking to them kindly, when you're actually insulting & belittling them.

      * e.g.,  ... "I got you a mask to wear so nobody can see your ugly face." (Guy #1) "Man, don't patronize me!" (Guy #2) "I was only trying to help you so you don't embarrass yourself or scare anyone." (Guy #1) "Muthafucka, stop patronizing me!" (Guy #2) "My bad. I'm sorry I keep bringing up how ugly you are. It's not your fault you look like that." (Guy #1) "Man, fuck you!" (Guy #2) 

     [ "patronizing" ]

    1: To speak to someone with apparent kindness, but with hidden sarcasm, or a hidden insult.

      * e.g.,  ... "Your SO good with everything, Abby, " said Trisha. That is patronizing. 

     [ "patrone" ]

    1: a type of tequila mentioned in many rap songs

      * e.g.,  ... What's happenin', what's up 

     [ "Patronize" ]

    1: Patronize is talking to people as if they are stupid. (like i am doing right now)

      * e.g.,  ... do i really need an example? i dont think so. fngh 

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