Patronized

Word PATRONIZED
Character 10
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Definitions and meanings of "Patronized"

What do we mean by patronized?

To act as a patron of; to defend, protect, or support.

To make oneself a customer of a business, especially a regular customer.

To assume a tone of unjustified superiority toward; to talk down to, to treat condescendingly.

To blame, to reproach.

Synonyms and Antonyms for Patronized

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The word "patronized" in example sentences

I think the Lord has forced Mark to realize, we the people's NEED of being lied to and patronized, is his actual "soul mate". ❋ Unknown (2009)

He felt, in a vague way, that he and Susan were being patronized, which is not a pleasant feeling to persons with a certain pride of character. ❋ Various (N/A)

Mr. Smiskin said he felt "patronized" by a top USDA official, Edward Avalos, who toured the reservation earlier this summer, then allowed the shipments to go forward without further review. ❋ Unknown (2010)

The line does seem to be well patronized which is good news. ❋ Unknown (2009)

Eventually I conceded that Dr. X was not talking out of his ass in that I kind of patronized him for not being swift enough to anticipate the emotional needs of theoretical Mrs. X. ❋ Joolya (2005)

Some distinguished geologist has discovered, or thinks he has, some new law of creation by which he can trace the underground currents of water; or some noble noble lord has "patronized" into notice some caprice of an aspiring engineer, and straight-way the kingdom is convulsed with contests to set up or cast down these idols. ❋ Henry Flagg French (N/A)

It was "patronized" by Pope Urban VIII in such manner as to paralyze it, and it was afterward vexed by Pope Gregory XVI. ❋ Unknown (1896)

Forbish joined a church, took a boyfriend and stopped snapping at people who "patronized" her by trying to guess a word she couldn't recall. ❋ Unknown (2010)

She said she was "treated like a little girl," "patronized" and essentially told to "go sit down and shut up in a corner." ❋ Betsy Sundquist (2010)

Phelan found that because the cities lacked sufficient moral regulations, “‘cheap’ popular shows—in all that the name implies—and the many unsupervised and commercialized forms of amusement are greatly patronized.” ❋ Thaddeus Russell (2010)

A French traveler reported in the 1790s that “a great many husbands” patronized whorehouses as “a means to libertinism.” ❋ Thaddeus Russell (2010)

He rose through the ranks by raiding underground speakeasies and gambling parlors that were owned and patronized by blacks. ❋ Thaddeus Russell (2010)

When Victoria MP Denise Savoie tried to speak on our behalf with Immigration Minister Jason Kenney, she was rudely received and patronized by him. ❋ Unknown (2010)

The pattern of a necktie, the club frequented, the restaurant patronized, the shopping bag carried, the prep school attended, together with a thousand other details, signify minute social distinctions, and reveal and even define character. ❋ Unknown (2009)

In particular, I can say that I feel a certain connection with Louis XIV, who also viewed Versailles as a showcase for the artists he patronized. ❋ Takashi Murakami (2010)

Let me get this straight: It's my opinion that you patronized me. ❋ Unknown (2009)

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