patronise
(verb)
verb
1. do one's shopping at; do business with; be a customer or client of
Similar word(s): frequent, patronize, shop, sponsor
Definition categories: social, support
2. assume sponsorship of
Similar word(s): patronize, sponsor
Definition categories: possession, support
3. treat condescendingly
Similar word(s): condescend, patronize
Definition categories: communication, interact
4. be a regular customer or client of
- We patronize this store
Similar word(s): patronage, patronize, support
Definition categories: communication, foster, nurture