Word Type

Verb

The word "patronize" can be used as a verb.

Word Relationships

Opposites (Antonyms)

boycott

Coordinate Terms

matronize

Derived Terms

patronisable patronisation patroniser patronising patronisingly patronizable patronization patronizer patronizing patronizingly underpatronized unpatronised unpatronized

Derived From

patron

Broader Terms (Hypernyms)

back up foster interact nurture support

Manner Of

foster interact support

Related Terms

nonpatronage patrocination patron patron saint patronage patronal patronate patroness patronessship patronless patronly patronship

Related Terms

assume business condescendingly customer defend patron protect regular superiority talk down to unjustified

Similar Terms

keep going matronize run on

Synonym Network

sponsor

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