patronize
[verb]
Synonyms:
- talk down to, look down on
- be a customer or client of, do business with, frequent, shop at
- support, back, fund, help, maintain, promote, sponsor

[TahlilGaran] English Synonym Dictionary ▲

pat‧ron‧ize /ˈpætrənaɪz $ ˈpeɪ-, ˈpæ-/ verb [transitive]

1. to talk to someone in a way which seems friendly but shows that you think they are not as intelligent or do not know as much as you:
Don’t patronize me!
The program focuses on kids’ interests without patronizing them.

2. formal to use or visit a shop, restaurant etc

3. to support or give money to an organization or activity

[TahlilGaran] Dictionary of Contemporary English ▲