PATRONISE
(verb)Definitions
There are 4 meanings of the word
Patronise.
Patronise - as a verb
Do one's shopping at; do business with; be a customer or client of
Synonyms (Exact Relations)
buy atfrequentpatronizeshopshop atsponsorAntonyms (Opposite Meaning)
boycottAssume sponsorship of
Synonyms (Exact Relations)
patronizesponsorHypernyms (Closely Related)
supportHyponyms (Broadly Related)
Treat condescendingly
Synonyms (Exact Relations)
condescendpatronizeHypernyms (Closely Related)
interactHyponyms (Broadly Related)
Be a regular customer or client of
Example: "We patronize this store"
Synonyms (Exact Relations)
keep goingpatronagepatronizesupportExample Sentences
"Don't patronise me by pretending to understand my struggles."
"He tends to patronise his employees by constantly correcting them."
"I hate it when people patronise me just because I'm younger than them."
"She always tries to patronise me when we have a disagreement."
"The professor would often patronise his students with condescending remarks."
Word Game Points
Is PATRONISE a valid Scrabble word?
Yes, patronise is valid for both Scrabble US and EU
PATRONISE has a SCRABBLE points total of 11.
Is PATRONISE a valid Words With Friends word?
Yes, patronise is valid for Words With Friends
Valid WordPATRONISE has a WORDS WITH FRIENDS points total of 13.
Is PATRONISE a valid WordFeud word?
Yes, patronise is valid for WordFeud
Valid WordPATRONISE has a WORDFEUD points total of 12.
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