Patronized Meaning in English

word · lemma: patronize

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Definition

To treat someone as if they are less intelligent or important in a way that seems friendly but is insulting, or to regularly visit or support a business or place.

Usage & Nuances

Often used negatively about being talked down to. In business, 'patronized' means being a customer, but this usage is less common. Beware: 'patronize' has very different meanings depending on context. Common mistake: confusing 'patronized' with only the negative meaning.

• Spanish: tratar con condescendencia - frecuentar (negocio)
• Portuguese (BR): tratar com condescendência - frequentar (negócio)
• Portuguese (PT): tratar com condescendência - frequentar (negócio)
• Chinese (Simplified): 以高人一等的态度对待 - 光顾（商店或餐馆）
• Chinese (Traditional): 以高人一等的態度對待 - 光顧（商店或餐館）
• Hindi: अभिमानपूर्वक व्यवहार करना - नियमित रूप से आना (दुकान आदि)
• Arabic: عامله بتعالٍ - تردد على (مكان تجاري)
• Bengali: তুচ্ছজ্ঞান করা - গ্রাহক হওয়া
• Russian: снисходительно относиться - быть постоянным клиентом
• Japanese: 見下した態度をとる - 常連になる
• Vietnamese: cư xử bề trên - ủng hộ (một cửa hàng, quán xá)
• Korean: 깔보는 태도를 보이다 - 단골이 되다
• Turkish: küçümsemek - sık sık gitmek (müşteri olarak)
• Urdu: تحقیر کرنا - گاہک بننا
• Indonesian: meremehkan - menjadi pelanggan tetap

Example Sentences

Our family has patronized that bakery for years.

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She felt patronized by her teacher's comments.

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He didn't like being patronized by his colleagues.

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I felt really patronized when she explained such basic things to me.

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That restaurant is patronized mainly by students.

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People don't want to be patronized—they want real respect.

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