patronise

Verb
  1. Do one's shopping at;
    Do business with;
    Be a customer or client of (synset 202471557)
    is a type of: back up, support - give moral or psychological support, aid, or courage to
    same as: buy at, frequent, patronize, shop, shop at, sponsor
  2. Assume sponsorship of (synset 202224722)
    is a type of: support - support materially or financially
    subtypes: cosponsor - sponsor together with another sponsor
    same as: patronize, sponsor
  3. Treat condescendingly (synset 200910930)
    is a type of: interact - act together or towards others or with others
    subtypes: stoop to - make concessions to
    same as: condescend, patronize
  4. Be a regular customer or client of (synset 200910574)
    "We patronize this store"; "Our sponsor kept our art studio going for as long as he could"
    is a type of: foster, nurture - help develop, help grow
    same as: keep going, patronage, patronize, support
    verb group: keep going, run on - continue uninterrupted

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