plural of patron

Third-person singular simple present indicative form of patron

One who protects or supports; a defender or advocate. / A guardian or intercessor; synonym of patron saint. / An influential, wealthy person who supported an artist, craftsman, a scholar or a noble.

(transitive, obsolete) To be a patron of; to patronize; to favour. / (transitive, obsolete) To treat as a patron.

(transitive) To act as a patron of; to defend, protect, or support. / (transitive) To make oneself a customer of a business, especially a regular customer.

Offensively condescending.

present participle of patronize

A person who patronizes

Third-person singular simple present indicative form of patronize

simple past tense and past participle of patronize