(pat-ron-ize) 3 syllables

Definition

verb. to support or help a business or organization.

Example Sentence

I patronize the downtown stores rather than the ones at the new mall.

More Example Sentences

Many people patronize the new coffee shop.

Synonyms

support; sponsor; assist

Antonyms

neglect; abandon; ignore

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Rhymes

  • patronize