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| Type | Words |
|---|---|
| Synonyms | condescend, patronize |
| Type of | interact |
| Has types | stoop to |
Examples of patronise
patronise
It is this tendency to patronise poor people's decisions that I am objecting to.
From the economist.com
Of course, we didn't put this comment up to patronise someone for their grammar.
From the hecklerspray.com
Apparently, trainers want the races yet don't patronise this overrated category.
From the smh.com.au
The greatest accolade, however, is the fact that few ever dare patronise them.
From the guardian.co.uk
However if local restaurants and cafes are open, than by all means patronise them.
From the nzherald.co.nz
From the tone of your reply, I'm getting vibes that you're trying to patronise me.
From the en.wikipedia.org
His party had done nothing for people like her except patronise them, she told him.
From the guardian.co.uk
I'm not going to patronise you by telling you how much you have to live for.
From the guardian.co.uk
Nonetheless, I will continue to patronise the self-checkout lines whenever possible.
From the economist.com
- Patronize: do one's shopping at; do business with; be a customer or client of
- Sponsor: assume sponsorship of
- Patronize: treat condescendingly
- Patronize: be a regular customer or client of; "We patronize this store"; "Our sponsor kept our art studio going for as long as he could"
- (patronised) patronized: having patronage or clients; "street full of flourishing well-patronized shops"
- (patronising) arch: (used of behavior or attitude) characteristic of those who treat others with condescension
- (patronisation) Alternative spelling of patronization
