patronise

Verb (4)patronising

1. do one's shopping at; do business with; be a customer or client ofSynonyms: patronizeshopshop atbuy atfrequentsponsorMore general support, back up
2. assume sponsorship ofSynonyms: sponsorpatronizeMore general supportMore specific cosponsor
3. treat condescendinglySynonyms: patronizecondescendMore general interactMore specific stoop to
4. be a regular customer or client of“We patronize this store”“Our sponsor kept our art studio going for as long as he could”Synonyms: patronizepatronagesupportkeep goingMore general foster, nurtureSimilar run on, keep going