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patronized

/ˈpeɪtrənaɪzd/

/ˈpeɪtrəˌnaɪzd/

Translations

patronizeverb

patronized

Past Simple

patronized

Past Simple

patronized

Past Participle

patronizing

Gerund

/ˈpeɪtrənaɪz/

/ˈpeɪtrəˌnaɪz/

покровительствовать

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.

Synonyms

talk down to

patronizepast participle

patronized

Describes something that has received patronage or is frequently visited.

Synonyms

looked down upon

talked down to

condescended to

treated condescendingly

Definitions

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.

patronizepast participle

(of a place, business, or person) Frequently visited or supported by patrons.

The well-patronized café bustled with customers every morning.

Having received sponsorship or support from a patron.

Thanks to the foundation's grant, the patronized theater company premiered several new plays.

Feeling demeaned or belittled after being treated with apparent kindness that conceals a sense of superiority.

She walked away, feeling utterly patronized by his tone.