definition of
patronize

[1] #1 patronize v. [sponsor, patronise] assume sponsorship of. wn

[2] #2 patronize v. [patronise, shop, shop at, buy at, frequent, sponsor] do one's shopping at; do business with; be a customer or client of. wn

[3] #3 patronize v. [patronise, condescend] treat condescendingly. wn

[4] #4 patronize v. [patronise, patronage, support, keep going] be a regular customer or client of; "We patronize this store"; "Our sponsor kept our art studio going for as long as he could". wn