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pa·tron·ize

(pā′trə-nīz′, păt′rə-)

tr.v. pa·tron·ized, pa·tron·iz·ing, pa·tron·iz·es

1. To act as a patron to; support or sponsor: donors who patronize the orchestra.

2. To go to as a customer, especially on a regular basis: We patronize the local diner.

3. To treat in a condescending manner, often in showing interest or kindness that is insincere: felt she was being patronized by her supervisor.

pa′tron·i·za′tion (-trə-nĭ-zā′shən) n.

pa′tron·iz′ing·ly adv.

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patronizing

(ˈpætrəˌnaɪzɪŋ) or

patronising

adj

having a superior manner; condescending

ˈpatronˌizingly, ˈpatronˌisingly adv

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Adj.

patronizing - (used of behavior or attitude) characteristic of those who treat others with condescension

arch, condescending, patronising

superior - of or characteristic of high rank or importance; "a superior ruler"

patronizing

adjective condescending, superior, stooping, lofty, gracious, contemptuous, haughty, snobbish, disdainful, supercilious, toffee-nosed (slang, chiefly Brit.) his patronizing attitude to the homeless
humble, respectful, deferential, servile, obsequious

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Translations

blahosklonný

gönnerhaft

condescendant

leereszkedõ

sá sem sÿnir yfirlætislega góîvild

condiscendente

büyüklük taslayan

patronizing

[ˈpætrənaɪzɪŋ] ADJ [person, attitude] → condescendiente
a few patronizing remarks → unas cuantas observaciones dichas en tono condescendiente

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patronizing

[ˈpætrənaɪzɪŋ] patronising (British) adj (= condescending) [person, attitude, tone] → condescendant(e)

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patronizing

adj → gönnerhaft, herablassend; to be patronizing to or toward(s) somebody → jdn herablassend or von oben herab behandeln; there’s no need to be so patronizing → du brauchst gar nicht so herablassend or von oben herab zu tun

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patronizing

[ˈpætrəˌnaɪzɪŋ] adj → condiscendente

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patron

(ˈpeitrən) noun

1. a person who supports (often with money) an artist, musician, writer, form of art etc. He's a patron of the arts.

2. a (regular) customer of a shop etc. The manager said that he knew all his patrons.

patronage (ˈpӕtrənidʒ) , ((American) ˈpei-) noun

the support given by a patron.

ˈpatronize, ˈpatronise (ˈpӕ-) , ((American) ˈpei-) verb

1. to behave towards (someone) in a way which is kind and friendly but which nevertheless shows that one thinks oneself to be more important, clever etc than that person. He's a nice fellow but he does patronize his assistants.

2. to visit (a shop, theatre, society etc) regularly. That's not a shop I patronize nowadays.

ˈpatronizing, ˈpatronising adjective

ˈpatronizingly, ˈpatronisingly adverb

patron saint

a saint who protects a particular person, group of people, country etc. St Andrew is the patron saint of Scotland.

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Do you dare to suppose, you ridiculous girl, that Mr and Mrs Boffin would enter these doors upon a patronizing errand; or, if they did, would remain within them, only for one single instant, while your mother had the strength yet remaining in her vital frame to request them to depart?

Do you not comprehend that in presuming to hint that this lady and gentleman could have any idea of patronizing any member of your family--I care not which--you accuse them of an impertinence little less than insane?'

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He was a long, offensive, patronizing person, with a moustache that looked like a smear of charcoal, and a habit of addressing her as 'Ah, little one!'

But he was so horrid and patronizing to you, I couldn't help scratching.

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He adopted toward him an air of patronizing good humor.

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But after seeing his brother, listening to his conversation with the professor, hearing afterwards the unconsciously patronizing tone in which his brother questioned him about agricultural matters (their mother's property had not been divided, and Levin took charge of both their shares), Levin felt that he could not for some reason begin to talk to him of his intention of marrying.

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And to me they talked in fatherly ways, patronizing my youth and inexperience.

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In two days he has adopted a slightly imperious air and patronizing manner.

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Pierre who had been regarded with patronizing condescension when he was an illegitimate son, and petted and extolled when he was the best match in Russia, had sunk greatly in the esteem of society after his marriage- when the marriageable daughters and their mothers had nothing to hope from him- especially as he did not know how, and did not wish, to court society's favor.

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She endeavored to be nice, but succeeded only in being haughty and patronizing. Dorothy Gardner was slim and jolly and rather tomboyish.

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THE Nigerian Optometric Association (NOA) has warned Nigerians against patronizing quacks if they discover little problems with their eyes, even as it advised them to stop treating eyes infections or problems with urine.

Treating eyes problem with urine, patronizing quacks can cause blindness aNOA

This was followed by a speech from Harakia Chairman Nasser bin Mohamed Al-Mutawa, who thanked Prince Sultan for patronizing the ceremony.