to give (a store, restaurant, hotel, etc.) one's regular patronage; trade with.

to behave in an offensively condescending manner toward

a professor who patronizes his students.

to act as a patron toward (an artist, institution, etc.); support.

verb

be humble , be modest , antagonize , contend , oppose , ignore , use competition

verb

be gracious to , be lofty , be overbearing , deign , favor , indulge , look down on * , pat on the back , snub , stoop , talk down to , toss a few crumbs , treat as inferior , treat badly , treat like a child , assist , back , befriend , foster , fund , help , maintain , promote , sponsor , subscribe to , be a client , be a customer , buy , buy from , deal with , frequent , give business to , habituate , purchase from , shop at , shop with , trade with , support , condescend