patronise (B2)
verb
Pronunciation: /ˈpætrənaɪz/
Definition
To act as a patron towards someone or something, especially by providing financial support, guidance, or protection.
Examples
The art gallery relies on wealthy individuals to patronise its exhibitions.
She felt he patronised her by offering unsolicited advice on her career.
Many small businesses struggle to find enough customers to patronise them.
How to Use patronise
- patronise someone (prepositional phrase)
- To treat someone in a condescending way. — "He patronised her by telling her how to do her own job."
- patronise a business (collocation)
- To be a regular customer of a business. — "Many residents choose to patronise the new bakery on the corner."
- patronise an event (collocation)
- To lend support to an event, often by attending or providing financial backing. — "The Duke agreed to patronise the art exhibition."
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