patronised

Past participle of 'patronise'; describes someone who has been treated with an apparent kindness that betrays a feeling of superiority.

• 🇪🇸Participio pasado de 'patronise'; describe a una persona tratada con una amabilidad afectada que denota un sentimiento de superioridad por parte de quien la trata.

1. Having clients or customers B2 formal

   Describing a business or establishment that is regularly visited or supported by customers.

   • The small café is well patronised by local residents.
   • This restaurant is heavily patronised during the lunch hour.
   • The gallery is patronised by art collectors from around the world.

   🇪🇸con clientela

   Sinónimos: supportedused

• more patronised comparative form
• most patronised superlative form

A verb meaning to treat someone with an apparent kindness that betrays a feeling of superiority, or to be a regular customer of a shop, restaurant, or business.

• 🇪🇸Verbo que significa tratar a alguien con amabilidad condescendiente que denota un sentido de superioridad, o ser cliente habitual de una tienda, restaurante o empresa.

1. Treat condescendingly B2 formal

   To treat someone with an apparent kindness that betrays a feeling of superiority.

   • He tends to patronise his younger colleagues during meetings.
   • She felt patronised when the waiter explained the menu in a slow, simple way.
   • Don't patronise me; I understand the situation perfectly well.

   🇪🇸Tratar con condescendencia

   Sinónimos: belittlecondescenddemeandisdaindisparagelook down onslight

   Antónimos: esteemhonorrespectvenerate

2. Be a regular customer B2 formal

   To be a frequent or regular customer of a particular shop, restaurant, or business.

   • We have patronised this local bakery for over a decade.
   • Many tourists patronise the small boutiques in the old town.
   • She prefers to patronise independent bookshops rather than large chains.

   🇪🇸Ser cliente habitual

   Sinónimos: frequentshop atsupportvisit

3. Sponsor or support C1 formal

   To give financial or other support to a person, organization, or cause.

   • The wealthy family patronised several local artists.
   • The foundation patronises educational programs in rural areas.
   • He used his fortune to patronise scientific research.

   🇪🇸Patrocinar o apoyar

   Sinónimos: backchampionendowfinancefundpromotesponsorsubsidizesupportunderwrite

   Antónimos: boycottdiscourageopposeshun

• patronised past participle
• patronised past simple
• patronising present participle
• patronises third person singular