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Verb
S:
(v)
patronize (patronize%2:41:00::)
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patronise (patronise%2:41:00::)
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shop (shop%2:41:00::)
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shop at (shop_at%2:41:00::)
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buy at (buy_at%2:41:00::)
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frequent (frequent%2:41:00::)
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sponsor (sponsor%2:41:00::)
(do one's shopping at; do business with; be a customer or client of)
S:
(v)
sponsor (sponsor%2:40:00::)
,
patronize (patronize%2:40:00::)
,
patronise (patronise%2:40:00::)
(assume sponsorship of)
S:
(v)
patronize (patronize%2:32:01::)
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patronise (patronise%2:32:01::)
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condescend (condescend%2:32:10::)
(treat condescendingly)
S:
(v)
patronize (patronize%2:32:00::)
,
patronise (patronise%2:32:00::)
,
patronage (patronage%2:32:00::)
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support (support%2:32:02::)
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keep going (keep_going%2:32:00::)
(be a regular customer or client of)
"We patronize this store"; "Our sponsor kept our art studio going for as long as he could"
Adjective
S:
(adj)
arch (arch%3:00:00:superior:01)
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condescending (condescending%3:00:00:superior:01)
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patronizing (patronizing%3:00:00:superior:01)
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patronising (patronising%3:00:00:superior:01)
((used of behavior or attitude) characteristic of those who treat others with condescension)