Definition of Patronized

Adjective: patronized 'pey-tru,nIzd or 'pa-tru,nIzd [N. Amer], 'pa-tru,nIzd [Brit]

Having patronage or clients
"street full of flourishing well-patronized shops";
- patronised [Brit]

Verb: patronize 'pey-tru,nIz or 'pa-tru,nIz [N. Amer], 'pa-tru,nIz [Brit]

Assume sponsorship of
- sponsor, patronise [Brit]
Do one's shopping at; do business with; be a customer or client of
- patronise [Brit], shop, shop at, buy at, frequent, sponsor
Treat condescendingly
- patronise [Brit], condescend
Be a regular customer or client of
"We patronize this store";
- patronise [Brit], patronage, support, keep going