Looking for the meaning of the word PATRONISING in English for both noun and verb forms from the Oxford Dictionary? Below, you can explore all possible meanings and definitions of PATRONISING with sentence examples. You can also use the “AUDIO PRONUNCIATION” track to check the correct pronunciation in British English.
Word: Patronize
Speech Type: Verb
Audio Pronunciation:
Phonetic Spelling:
ˈpatrənʌɪz
Dialects: British English
Definition:
treat in a way that is apparently kind or helpful but that betrays a feeling of superiority
Short Definition:treat with apparent kindness that betrays feeling of superiority
Examples:- she was determined not to be put down or patronized
Definition:
frequent (a shop, restaurant, or other establishment) as a customer
Short Definition:frequent establishment as customer
Examples:- restaurants and bars regularly patronized by the stars were often crowded with paparazzi
Variant Forms:
- patronise
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