PATRONIZES Synonyms: 60 Similar and Opposite Words

patronizes

verb

present tense third-person singular of patronize

as in condescends

to assume or treat with an air of superiority a director with an unpleasant habit of patronizing even his most gifted actors

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as in endorses

to promote the interests or cause of a company that loyally patronizes the arts

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Recent Examples of patronizes Liam, the brother who clearly wanted this reunion the most, and wore the inability to re-consummate the brotherly relationship like an open wound, is still given mostly to jokes on stage more than serious statements or anything that patronizes the audience. — Chris Willman, Variety, 8 Sep. 2025

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The dedicated cast never condescends.

— Emily Nussbaum, New Yorker, 30 Apr. 2026
But Herzog never judges or condescends to Treadwell, even if his involvement in documenting the fallout becomes increasingly complicated.

— Eric Farwell, Entertainment Weekly, 21 Feb. 2026

Definition of condescends

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That cuts a contrast to Nepal, where authorities and other sources have provided more frequent updates.

— Sophie Tanno, CNN Money, 28 Aug. 2026
Miranda Hope says in a scene as the trailer cuts to a shot of Paul sobbing and being hugged by Neeley, Mikayla Matthews and Jessi Draper.

— Selome Hailu, Variety, 26 Aug. 2026

Definition of cuts

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Michael Schnieder of Streets for All, a group that advocates for bike lanes, bus lanes and pedestrian safety measures, said the language would jeopardize street safety improvements, which include a push for bike lanes protected by barriers.

— Los Angeles Times, Los Angeles Times, 31 Aug. 2026
The number of people detained by ICE increased by 58% – or more than 25,000 people – between 2025 and 2026, according to the Prison Policy Initiative, which advocates to end mass incarceration.

— Ella Siegrist, The Conversation, 28 Aug. 2026

Definition of advocates

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The commitment supports Nvidia's argument that customers are generating enough returns on its AI infrastructure to justify continued spending.

— Alexa LoMonaco, CNBC, 29 Aug. 2026
Why doctors say bidets may be healthier Converts often describe simply feeling cleaner, and some research supports the idea.

— Hanna Wickes, Sacbee.com, 29 Aug. 2026

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