Dictionary Only:
Explicit Words:

PATRONISE

(verb)

Definitions

There are 4 meanings of the word Patronise.

Patronise - as a verb

Do one's shopping at; do business with; be a customer or client of

Synonyms (Exact Relations)
buy atfrequent20patronize20shop9shop atsponsor9
Antonyms (Opposite Meaning)
boycott14

Assume sponsorship of

Synonyms (Exact Relations)
patronize20sponsor9
Hypernyms (Closely Related)
support11
Hyponyms (Broadly Related)

Treat condescendingly

Synonyms (Exact Relations)
condescend16patronize20
Hypernyms (Closely Related)
interact10
Hyponyms (Broadly Related)

Be a regular customer or client of

Example: "We patronize this store"

Synonyms (Exact Relations)
keep goingpatronage12patronize20support11

Example Sentences

"Don't patronise me by pretending to understand my struggles."
"He tends to patronise his employees by constantly correcting them."
"I hate it when people patronise me just because I'm younger than them."
"She always tries to patronise me when we have a disagreement."
"The professor would often patronise his students with condescending remarks."
View more

Word Game Points

Is PATRONISE a valid Scrabble word?
Yes, patronise is valid for both Scrabble US and EU
US/CA Valid UK/EU Valid

PATRONISE has a SCRABBLE points total of 11.

Is PATRONISE a valid Words With Friends word?
Yes, patronise is valid for Words With Friends
Valid Word
PATRONISE has a WORDS WITH FRIENDS points total of 13.

Is PATRONISE a valid WordFeud word?
Yes, patronise is valid for WordFeud
Valid Word
PATRONISE has a WORDFEUD points total of 12.

Word Variations & Relations

A-Z Proximities

Add 1 Letter To Make These Words...

WordDB Icon
WordDB
United Kingdom
Download the WordDB app directly on your home screen for instant access. No App Store necessary, less than 1MB storage, always up-to-date and secure.
1.
Tap on share button
2.
Tap on Add To Home Screenadd button
3.
Find WordDB App Icon on your home screen