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Definition of " patronize " in English English Dictionary
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To act as patron toward; to support; to countenance; to favor; to aid.
v. t.
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To trade with customarily; to frequent as a customer.
v. t.
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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.
v. t.
Patronized of Patronize imp. & p. p.
Patronizer One who patronizes. n.
Transpatronize To transfer the patronage of. v. t.
Impatronized of Impatronize imp. & p. p.
Impatronize To make lord or master; as, to impatronize one's self of a seigniory. v. t.