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patronize

UK
/ˈpeɪtrənaɪz/
US
/ˈpeɪtrəˌnaɪz/

Traduzioni

patronizeverb
patronized
Past Simple
patronized
Past Participle
patronizing
Gerund
UK
/ˈpeɪtrənaɪz/
US
/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.
Sinonimi
condescend
talk down to
demean
disparage
belittle

Definizioni

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.
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