What does patronize mean?
verb
To treat with condescension or patronage; to act as a patron to someone or something. To support or finance something, especially the arts, in a way that is considered to be condescending or interfering.
Example
"The wealthy businessman was accused of patronizing the local arts scene by donating money to the struggling theater, but only after being invited to a private preview."
Definition generated by AI and curated by RJS Tech Solutions LLP.