2006-11-13 12:32:36 · 5 answers · asked by JustinsLover1 1 in Society & Culture ➔ Languages
The word is Patronise, my dear one, and I take it you don't own a dictionary. The word means : 1) to give material support or encouragement; 2) to be a regular customer at a shop or store; and 3) to treat someone in an offensively superior way or condescending manner. I would actually suggest you do get a good dictionary and a thesaurus. You can get a good but cheap one at a thrift store. Good luck.
2006-11-13 12:40:39 · answer #1 · answered by Mama Otter 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Patronize ?
To behave in a condescending manner to the point of being offensive.
Acting superior - talking down to - like a know-it-all professor to a student.
2006-11-13 20:36:26 · answer #2 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Patronize :
To act as a patron to; support or sponsor.
To go to as a customer, especially on a regular basis.
To treat in a condescending manner.
2006-11-13 20:35:46 · answer #3 · answered by hrhtheprincessofeire 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Saying something that sounds like you're looking down upon someone else, for being dumber, younger, female, whatever.
Patronize.
2006-11-13 20:35:53 · answer #4 · answered by Ashley 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
it means to be condescending
2006-11-13 20:38:21 · answer #5 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋