patronize in a sentence
v. t.
📚 Grade Level: Grade 9, Grade 10, Grade 11, Grade 12
Definition
To treat someone with an apparent kindness that betrays a feeling of superiority; to condescend.
Crossword clues for patronize
Crossword clue ideas and answer hints for the word "patronize".
- Support a business while acting superior.
- Talk down to someone in a friendly way.
- Show kindness that feels condescending.
- Act graciously but with an air of superiority.
- Frequent a place while feeling above others.
Patronize sentence examples
- She felt uncomfortable when he began to patronize her in front of their colleagues.
- It's frustrating when people patronize you instead of treating you as an equal.
- The store aims to attract a diverse clientele, not to patronize any specific group.
- His tendency to patronize the younger employees made him unpopular among the team.
- Rather than patronize the art exhibit, she decided to genuinely engage with the artists.