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PATRONISES

(verb)

Definitions

There are 4 meanings of the word Patronises.

Patronises - as a verb

Do one's shopping at; do business with; be a customer or client of

Synonyms (Exact Relations)
buy atfrequentpatronizeshopshop atsponsor
Antonyms (Opposite Meaning)
boycott

Assume sponsorship of

Synonyms (Exact Relations)
patronizesponsor
Hypernyms (Closely Related)
support
Hyponyms (Broadly Related)

Treat condescendingly

Synonyms (Exact Relations)
condescendpatronize
Hypernyms (Closely Related)
interact
Hyponyms (Broadly Related)

Be a regular customer or client of

Example: "We patronize this store"

Synonyms (Exact Relations)
keep goingpatronagepatronizesupport

Example Sentences

"He patronises his subordinates at work."
"She patronises the local coffee shop every morning."
"The wealthy woman patronises high-end boutique stores."
"The author patronises his readers with simplistic language."
"He patronises his younger siblings by always pretending to be superior."
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Word Game Points

Is PATRONISES a valid Scrabble word?
Yes, patronises is valid for both Scrabble US and EU
US/CA Valid UK/EU Valid

PATRONISES has a SCRABBLE points total of 12.

Is PATRONISES a valid Words With Friends word?
Yes, patronises is valid for Words With Friends
Valid Word
PATRONISES has a WORDS WITH FRIENDS points total of 14.

Is PATRONISES a valid WordFeud word?
Yes, patronises is valid for WordFeud
Valid Word
PATRONISES has a WORDFEUD points total of 13.

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