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patronize

[pey-truh-nahyz, pa‑] / ˈpeɪ trəˌnaɪz, ˈpæ‑ /


VERB
do business at an establishment
Synonyms
Antonyms
WEAK
antagonize be humble be modest contend ignore oppose use competition


Example Sentences

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Who would patronize these houses of financial ill-repute?

From Barron's • Apr. 7, 2026

As journalist Madeline Peltz has documented, after that, he “staged more and more debates on college campuses,” focused on generating “bite-sized clips” that showcased how Kirk “would patronize and shame” students, largely young women.

From Salon • Nov. 21, 2025

Practitioners of downward dog and their actual dogs patronize this tangerine-colored canteen.

From The Wall Street Journal • Nov. 6, 2025

Customers who want to patronize Langer’s Deli can park in the business’ lot at the northeast corner of 7th Street and Westlake Avenue, where Langer said he put an attendant onduty as a safety measure.

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 1, 2025

The hustler intended to pawn a suit for ten dollars to attend and patronize the bazaar.

From "The Autobiography of Malcolm X" by Alex Malcolm X;Hailey




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