patronize
Definitions
Verb
- Assume sponsorship of
- Do one's shopping at; do business with; be a customer or client of
- Treat condescendingly
- Be a regular customer or client of
Fragment
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As a Fragment
Words that contain the term "patronize".
| # | Word | Syllables | Freq |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | patronized | 3 | 3 |
| 2 | patronize | 3 | 1 |
| 3 | patronizes | 4 | 0 |
Sounds Like
Words that sound like the term "patronize".
| # | Word | Syllables | Freq |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | pastoralize | 4 | 0 |
| 2 | polymerize | 4 | 0 |
| 3 | privatize | 3 | 0 |
| 4 | publicize | 3 | 0 |
Spelled Like
Words that are spelled similarly to the term "patronize".
| # | Word | Syllables | Freq |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | patronage | 3 | 10 |
| 2 | patrons | 2 | 9 |
| 3 | patrice | 2 | 5 |
| 4 | patron | 2 | 4 |
| 5 | patronized | 3 | 3 |
| 6 | patronizing | 4 | 2 |
| 7 | patroness | 3 | 1 |
| 8 | patronizes | 4 | 0 |
| 9 | patrone | 3 | 0 |
| 10 | patrie | 3 | 0 |
| 11 | aronie | 3 | 0 |
| 12 | harmonize | 3 | 0 |
| 13 | carbonize | 3 | 0 |
| 14 | petroni | 3 | 0 |
| 15 | petrone | 3 | 0 |
| 16 | parizek | 3 | 0 |
| 17 | latrone | 2 | 0 |
| 18 | ironize | 3 | 0 |
| 19 | agonize | 3 | 0 |
| 20 | plantronic | 3 | 0 |
Words That Follow
Words that often follow the term "patronize" in a sentence.
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Words That Precede
Words that often precede the term "patronize" in a sentence.
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Statistically Associated
Words that are statistically associated with "patronize" in the same piece of text.
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Consonant Match
Words that contain the same consonants as the term "patronize".
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Results:
Term
Definitions: 4
Fragments: 3
Sound Alikes: 4
Spelled Like: 20
Words that Follow: 0
Words that Precede: 0
Statistically Associated: 0
Consonant Matches: 0
Freq: The frequency is a relative score of how often the word appears in standard English text.
📰 This Word in the News:
Special interests patronizing Trump properties also seek White House influence
Aug 15, 2018 Citizens for Responsibility and Ethics in Washington
Aug 15, 2018 Citizens for Responsibility and Ethics in Washington
Select Board members are ‘patronizing, dismissive,’ and ‘rude’ toward citizens
Mar 20, 2025 Plymouth Independent
Mar 20, 2025 Plymouth Independent
Chick-Fil-A restaurants added to ‘We Do Not Patronize’ list for using non-union bricklayers, tile setters and electricians
Feb 25, 2019 The Labor Tribune
Feb 25, 2019 The Labor Tribune
Washington lawmakers consider bill to make patronizing a prostitute a felony
Feb 14, 2025 13wham.com
Feb 14, 2025 13wham.com
Kuwait Amir To Patronize Ceremony Honoring Teachers On World Teachers’ Day
Nov 10, 2025 Arab Times Kuwait News
Nov 10, 2025 Arab Times Kuwait News