CEFR B2

patronize

verb

Meaning

patronize means to act as a patron of; to defend, protect, or support. It can have more than one sense, so use the alternate meanings and examples to choose the meaning that matches your sentence.

Examples

The lesson showed how to patronize in a natural sentence.
Check who or what will patronize before translating the verb.

Synonyms: condescend, infantilize, enpatron, patrocinate

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patronize (B2)

verb

Pronunciation: /ˈpeɪt(ʃ)ɹənaɪz/

Definition

patronize means to act as a patron of; to defend, protect, or support. It can have more than one sense, so use the alternate meanings and examples to choose the meaning that matches your sentence.

Examples

The lesson showed how to patronize in a natural sentence.
Check who or what will patronize before translating the verb.
The example helped students understand when to patronize.

How to Use patronize

to patronize (verb pattern): Use the infinitive form when naming the action. — "The lesson showed when to patronize."
patronize in context (usage pattern): Check the sentence to see who does the action. — "We studied how patronize works in context."

Synonyms of patronize

Words with a similar meaning to patronize:

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