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Definition of: patronize
(pā′trən·īz, pat′rən-) v.t. ·ized, ·iz·ing
1. To act as a patron toward; give support or protection to.
2. To treat in a condescending manner.
3. To trade with as a regular customer; frequent.
—pa′tron·iz′er noun
—pa′·tron·iz′ing·ly adverb
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