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patronize

[pey-truh-nahyz, pa‑] / ˈpeɪ trəˌnaɪz, ˈpæ‑ /


VERB
do business at an establishment
Synonyms
Antonyms
WEAK
antagonize be humble be modest contend ignore oppose use competition


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Bryant said members of the council emphasized ensuring the messaging didn’t patronize young users and allowed teens enough time to download their conversations and say goodbye to their chatbots.

From The Wall Street Journal • Nov. 25, 2025

Practitioners of downward dog and their actual dogs patronize this tangerine-colored canteen.

From The Wall Street Journal • Nov. 6, 2025

Azuka said it has resonated with audiences who she was keen not to "patronize".

From BBC • Mar. 17, 2025

People often visit wellness tenants including gyms three to five times a week, he said, which may lead them to patronize other mall businesses as well.

From Los Angeles Times • Mar. 12, 2025

“Don’t patronize me,” she said crossly, then her tone softened again.

From "The Name of the Wind" by Patrick Rothfuss