patronize

About 0.38 uses per million words.

Meaning

1. verb To act as a patron of; to defend, protect, or support.
2. verb To be a customer of (an establishment), especially a regular customer.
3. verb To treat condescendingly; to talk down to.
4. verb To blame, to reproach.

Similar words

patronage sponsor shop support frequent condescend buy at shop at patronise visit

Often followed by

the a them me it him and their his

Word family

patronization patronizations patronized patronizes patronizing