Main Entry: pa·tron·ize

Pronunciation: \ˈpā-trə-ˌnīz, ˈpa-\

Function: transitive verb

Inflected Form(s): pa·tron·ized; pa·tron·iz·ing

Date: 1589

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

— pa·tron·i·za·tion \ˌpā-trə-nə-ˈzā-shən, pa-\ noun

— pa·tron·iz·ing·ly \ˈpā-trə-ˌnī-ziŋ-lē, ˈpa-\ adverb