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PATRONIZED

(adj., verb)

Definitions

There are 5 meanings of the word Patronized.

Patronized - as an adjective

Having patronage or clients

Example: "Street full of flourishing well-patronized shops"

Synonyms (Exact Relations)
patronised13
Antonyms (Opposite Meaning)
unpatronized24

Patronized - as a verb

To act as a patron of; to defend, protect, or support.

To make oneself a customer of a business, especially a regular customer.

To assume a tone of unjustified superiority toward; to talk down to, to treat condescendingly.

To blame, to reproach.

Example Sentences

"He patronized the local bookstore."
"She felt insulted when her coworker patronized her ideas."
"The restaurant patronized local farmers for their ingredients."
"They patronized the charity event by making a generous donation."
"The wealthy businessman patronized the arts by supporting local galleries and museums."
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Word Game Points

Is PATRONIZED a valid Scrabble word?
Yes, patronized is valid for both Scrabble US and EU
US/CA Valid UK/EU Valid

PATRONIZED has a SCRABBLE points total of 22.

Is PATRONIZED a valid Words With Friends word?
Yes, patronized is valid for Words With Friends
Valid Word
PATRONIZED has a WORDS WITH FRIENDS points total of 24.

Is PATRONIZED a valid WordFeud word?
Yes, patronized is valid for WordFeud
Valid Word
PATRONIZED has a WORDFEUD points total of 23.

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