Patronise

Pronunciation

• UK
• IPA: /ˈpætrÉ™naɪz/
• US
• IPA: /ˈpeɪtrÉ™naɪz/

Alternative forms

• patronize mostly US

Origin

From the Latin pater meaning "father", with the -ise suffix used to create the verb form.

Full definition of patronise

Verb

1. To make a patron
2. To treat as inferior unduly, talk down to, treat condescendingly.
3. To make oneself a regular customer of a business.