(of a newspaper or periodical) To have been a subscriber to
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To have provided assistance to someone or something
(of a newspaper or periodical) To have been a subscriber to
To have exploited someone for one's personal gain
Past tense for to do trade with, or be a customer, at an establishment
“If employees don't patronize the stores, then it's difficult to see how they can expect customers to do so.”
Past tense for to visit an establishment regularly, typically as a customer
“She didn't strike him as the type to patronize the local bar.”
Past tense for to financially support or sponsor
“The Ensemble has its own Society (Verein), founded in order to finance and patronize the various activities.”
Past tense for to treat in a way that is apparently kind or helpful but that betrays a feeling of superiority
“Don't you dare patronize me with your Wall Street talk!”
Past tense for to champion or endorse a cause
Past tense for to be a regular patron or visitor of
Past tense for to keep alive or provide sustenance for
Past tense for to try to win the friendship or favor of (someone)
Past tense for to buy or procure by payment
Past tense for to condescend or do despite a perceived affront to one's dignity
Past tense for to attend, or be present at a given place or location
Past tense for to foster the growth or development of
Past tense for to sign up for a service or publication, sometimes for a fee
Past tense for to commit someone or something to one's care
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