patronize patronize /ˈpætrəˌnaɪz/

verb

1. () Assume sponsorship of  ( patronise , patronize , sponsor )
   assume sponsorship of
   
2. () Treat condescendingly  ( condescend , patronise [British] , patronize )
   treat condescendingly
   
3. () Do one's shopping at; do business with; be a customer or client of  ( buy at , patronise [British] , sponsor , frequent , patronize , shop , shop at )
   do one's shopping at; do business with; be a customer or client of
   
4. Be a regular customer or client of  ( keep going , patronage , patronise [British] , patronize , support )
   be a regular customer or client of
    We patronize this store
   We patronize this store
    Our sponsor kept our art studio going for as long as he could
   Our sponsor kept our art studio going for as long as he could