v. t. [ imp. & p. p. Patronized p. pr. & vb. n. Patronizing ]1. To act as patron toward; to support; to countenance; to favor; to aid. [ 1913 Webster ]
The idea has been patronized by two States only. A. Hamilton. [ 1913 Webster ]
2. To trade with customarily; to frequent as a customer. [ Commercial Cant ] [ 1913 Webster ]
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. [ 1913 Webster ]
[sanapsanun] (v, exp) EN: support ; sponsor ; back ; be in favour of ; be pro ; give support ; patronize ; encourage ; help ; aid ; stick by ; stand up for ; corroborateFR: supporter ; soutenir ; encourager ; aider ; parrainer ; sponsoriser ; être en faveur de ; apporter son soutien ; défendre la cause de ; patronner
(v) be a regular customer or client of, Syn. patronise, support, patronage, keep going, Example:We patronize this store; Our sponsor kept our art studio going for as long as he could