pa·tron·ize also Brit pa·tron·ise 
/ˈpeɪtrəˌnaɪz, Brit ˈpætrəˌnaɪz/ verb
pa·tron·iz·es; pa·tron·ized; pa·tron·iz·ing /ˈpeɪtrəˌnaɪz, Brit ˈpætrəˌnaɪz/ verb 1 [+ obj] : to give money or support to (someone or something)
▪ The family patronizes the arts/symphony. 2 disapproving : to talk to (someone) in a way that shows that you believe you are more intelligent or better than other people [+ obj] ▪ He hated being patronized and pitied by those who didn't believe his story. [no obj] ▪ “I'm sure you did your best even though you failed.” “Please don't patronize.” 3 [+ obj] somewhat formal : to be a frequent or regular customer or user of (a place)
▪ It's a popular department store patronized by many people. [=many people shop at the store] ▪ I patronize the library regularly.
▪ The family patronizes the arts/symphony.
▪ It's a popular department store patronized by many people. [=many people shop at the store] ▪ I patronize the library regularly.
