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patronize

/ˈpeɪtrənaɪz/

/ˈpeɪtrəˌnaɪz/

Übersetzungen

patronizeverb

patronized

Präteritum

patronized

Partizip Perfekt

patronizing

Gerundium

/ˈpeɪtrənaɪz/

/ˈpeɪtrəˌnaɪz/

He tends to patronize local artists by buying their work.

Он склонен покровительствовать местным художникам, покупая их работы.

относиться свысока

She doesn't like it when people patronize her just because she's young.

Ей не нравится, когда к ней относятся свысока только потому, что она молода.

Synonyme

talk down to

patronizeverb

To treat someone with an apparent kindness that betrays a feeling of superiority.

She felt insulted when he began to patronize her by explaining the basics of her own job.

To frequent a store, restaurant, or other establishment as a customer.

They decided to patronize the local coffee shop instead of the big chain.

To act as a patron to; provide support, sponsorship, or protection for someone or something.

The wealthy businessman regularly patronizes young artists by funding their exhibitions.