patronize — to treat someone in a condescending way, as if they are less intelligent or important
Part of speech: VERB
Definition: to treat someone in a condescending way, as if they are less intelligent or important
Pronunciation (IPA): /ˈpeɪtrənaɪz/
Korean meaning: ~을 깔보듯이 대하다, 거들먹거리며 대하다
Korean pronunciation: **패**트러나이즈
Example Sentences
- My boss patronizes me like I'm a five-year-old who can't tie his own shoes.
- She spoke in a patronizing way, as if everyone else was stupid.
- We should patronize small businesses to support our local economy.
patronize
VERB//ˈpeɪtrənaɪz//
to treat someone in a condescending way, as if they are less intelligent or important
A supervisor patronizes an employee with condescending gestures and expressions
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When you patronize, people recognize and criticize!
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Origin
From French 'patroniser', derived from Latin 'patronus' meaning 'protector' or 'master'. The word originally meant to be a patron or protector of someone, but evolved to mean treating someone with superiority as if protecting them.
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“My boss patronizes me like I'm a five-year-old who can't tie his own shoes.”
“She spoke in a patronizing way, as if everyone else was stupid.”
“We should patronize small businesses to support our local economy.”
“Stop patronizing me with that fake smile and baby voice!”
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