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PATRONIZES

(verb)

Definitions

There are 4 meanings of the word Patronizes.

Patronizes - as a verb

Assume sponsorship of

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

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

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

Treat condescendingly

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

Be a regular customer or client of

Example: "We patronize this store"

Synonyms (Exact Relations)
keep goingpatronagepatronisesupport

Example Sentences

"She patronizes local businesses to support the community."
"He patronizes the same restaurant every Friday night."
"The wealthy woman often patronizes expensive boutiques."
"The snobby waiter patronizes customers he doesn't deem sophisticated enough."
"Mary patronizes her favorite author by attending all of her book signings."
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Word Game Points

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

PATRONIZES has a SCRABBLE points total of 21.

Is PATRONIZES a valid Words With Friends word?
Yes, patronizes is valid for Words With Friends
Valid Word
PATRONIZES has a WORDS WITH FRIENDS points total of 23.

Is PATRONIZES a valid WordFeud word?
Yes, patronizes is valid for WordFeud
Valid Word
PATRONIZES has a WORDFEUD points total of 22.

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