Patronize

Synonyms of patronize

• condescend
• look down on
• talk down to

Antonyms of patronize

• encourage
• support
• respect

Collocations of patronize

patronize someone

Frequency: 70 %

She didn't appreciate being patronized by her boss.

patronize a business

Frequency: 60 %

He chose to patronize a local business instead of a chain store.

patronize a restaurant

Frequency: 50 %

They decided to patronize a new restaurant in town for dinner.

patronize a shop

Frequency: 45 %

Supporting local artisans, she made it a point to patronize the shop regularly.

Idiomatic Expressions for patronize

• Phrase: patronizing attitude
  Meaning: an attitude of treating someone as if they are less intelligent or knowledgeable
  Usage: His patronizing attitude towards his coworkers often caused tension in the office.