- 1. p. pr. & vb. n. of Patronize Source: opted
- 2. a. Showing condescending favor; assuming the manner of airs of a superior toward another. Source: opted
- 3. adj. (used of behavior or attitude) characteristic of those who treat others with condescension Source: wordnet
- 4. Showing condescending favor; assuming the manner of airs of a superior toward another. -- Pat"ron*i`zing*ly, adv. Thackeray. Source: webster
- 5. Showing condescending favor; assuming the manner of airs of asuperior toward another.-- Pat"ron*i`zing*ly, adv. Thackeray. Source: adambom
- 6. j:100 v assume sponsorship of v do one's shopping at; do business with; be a customer or client of v treat condescendingly v be a regular customer or client of s (used of behavior or attitude) characteristic of those who treat others with condescension Source: ecdict
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