Patronize

by | May 22, 2023 | Uncategorized | 4 comments

Patronize (Verb)
Syllable division: pa·​tron·​ize
How to pronounce: UK: /ˈpæt.rə.naɪz/ US: /ˈpeɪ.trə.naɪz/

British VS American Pronunciation of the word Patronize

#1 Meaning: To act or speak toward someone as if they are unimportant or foolish.
Example:
> He kept on patronizing her until she reported him.
> Would you please stop patronizing me! I know what to do.

#2 Meaning: To frequently support a store, eatery, etc.
Example:
> The restaurant is patronized by locals every weekend.
> A lot of tourists patronized the cafe a few years ago.

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4 Comments

  1. Nirvana
    Nirvana on May 22, 2023 at 4:22 am

    Susie said to her oldest sister ‘I don’t appreciate it when you patronize me just because I’m younger than you.’

    Hopefully the new vegan restaurant is well patronized for many people daily.

    • Moung Myoo
      Moung Myoo on May 22, 2023 at 3:15 pm

      There is a food station where I always patronize in my quarter, village for my breakfast.

      • Minnette Oberholzer
        Minnette Oberholzer on May 22, 2023 at 4:26 pm

        Good sentence Moung! 😀
        Try saying:
        There is a food station that I always patronize in my quarter, a village, for my breakfast.

    • Minnette Oberholzer
      Minnette Oberholzer on May 22, 2023 at 4:25 pm

      Good sentences Nirvana! 😀
      Try saying:
      Hopefully, the new vegan restaurant is well patronized by many people daily.