PATRONIZES Synonyms: 60 Similar and Opposite Words

patronizes

verb

present tense third-person singular of patronize

as in condescends

to assume or treat with an air of superiority a director with an unpleasant habit of patronizing even his most gifted actors

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as in endorses

to promote the interests or cause of a company that loyally patronizes the arts

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Recent Examples of patronizes Liam, the brother who clearly wanted this reunion the most, and wore the inability to re-consummate the brotherly relationship like an open wound, is still given mostly to jokes on stage more than serious statements or anything that patronizes the audience. — Chris Willman, Variety, 8 Sep. 2025

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The dedicated cast never condescends.

— Emily Nussbaum, New Yorker, 30 Apr. 2026
But Herzog never judges or condescends to Treadwell, even if his involvement in documenting the fallout becomes increasingly complicated.

— Eric Farwell, Entertainment Weekly, 21 Feb. 2026

Definition of condescends

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The group maintains a nonpartisan arm that handles voter registration, and a legally separate political entity that endorses specific candidates.

— Jonathan Blitzer, New Yorker, 21 Oct. 2026
The American Cancer Society endorses both 2D and 3D options and says cost should not restrict access.

— Samantha Agate, Kansas City Star, 16 Oct. 2026

Definition of endorses

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Someone slaps a strip of medical tape across their lips, promises you deeper sleep, fewer snores and a sharper jawline by morning, then cuts to a dreamy sunrise shot.

— Samantha Agate, Charlotte Observer, 24 Oct. 2026
Nonetheless, housing is another issue that cuts across national borders.

— Issy Ronald, CNN Money, 24 Oct. 2026

Definition of cuts

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The United Arab List, a party rooted in the Muslim Brotherhood, now most explicitly advocates integration into Israel’s governing institutions.

— Tamir Sorek, The Conversation, 20 Oct. 2026
Lincoln is concerned that the Great Redwood Trail will disturb historic tribal sites in the Eel River Canyon and advocates for an alternative route that would diverge from the railroad line.

— Lila Seidman, Los Angeles Times, 19 Oct. 2026

Definition of advocates

Verb

Public health officials say there is no conclusive scientific evidence that supports using cat’s claw for any health purposes.

— Karen Garcia, Los Angeles Times, 23 Oct. 2026
The approach also supports flexible battery replacement and scalable operation.

— Atharva Gosavi, Interesting Engineering, 23 Oct. 2026

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