Patronize

Definition of Patronize

Pa´tron`ize
v. t.1.To act as patron toward; to support; to countenance; to favor; to aid.
[imp. & p. p. Patronized ; p. pr. & vb. n. Patronizing .]
The idea has been patronized by two States only.
- A. Hamilton.
2.To trade with customarily; to frequent as a customer.
3.To assume the air of a patron, or of a superior and protector, toward; - used in an unfavorable sense; as, to patronize one's equals.

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