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The Collaborative International Dictionary of English v.0.48
Patronize \Pa"tron*ize\, v. t. [imp. & p. p. {Patronized}; p.
pr. & vb. n. {Patronizing}.]
1. To act as patron toward; to support; to countenance; to
favor; to aid.
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The idea has been patronized by two States only.
--A. Hamilton.
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2. To trade with customarily; to frequent as a customer.
[Commercial Cant]
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3. To assume the air of a patron, or of a superior and
protector, toward; -- used in an unfavorable sense; as, to
patronize one's equals.
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