patronised
/ˈpeɪtrənaɪzd/
verb
- To treat someone in a condescending way, as if they are less intelligent or important.
- He didn't mean to be rude, but his tone came across as patronising.
- She felt patronised when her friend spoke to her in a baby voice.
- The manager patronised the new employee by explaining simple tasks very slowly.
- To be a regular customer of a shop, restaurant, or business.
- She prefers to patronise small, independent bookstores instead of large chains.
- Many tourists patronise the local markets for handmade souvenirs.
- Our family has patronised that bakery for over twenty years.
- To give financial or other support to a person, organization, or cause, especially in the arts.
- The king patronised the construction of the cathedral with a large donation.
- The wealthy family patronised several young artists by funding their exhibitions.
- Local businesses patronised the community theatre by sponsoring its plays.
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