patronized

pa·tron·ize

 (pā′trə-nīz′, păt′rə-)

tr.v. pa·tron·ized, pa·tron·iz·ing, pa·tron·iz·es

1. To act as a patron to; support or sponsor: donors who patronize the orchestra.

2. To go to as a customer, especially on a regular basis: We patronize the local diner.

3. To treat in a condescending manner, often in showing interest or kindness that is insincere: felt she was being patronized by her supervisor.

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pa′tron·i·za′tion (-trə-nĭ-zā′shən) n.

pa′tron·iz′ing·ly adv.

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Thesaurus

Adj.

1.

patronized - having patronage or clients; "street full of flourishing well-patronized shops" patronised patronless, unpatronised, unpatronized - having little patronage or few clients; "a restaurant unpatronized by the elite"

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