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patronize

(v): assume sponsorship of

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(v): support materially or financially

(v): do one's shopping at; do business with; be a customer or client of

(v): give moral or psychological support, aid, or courage to

(v): treat condescendingly

(v): act together or towards others or with others

(v): be a regular customer or client of

(v): help develop, help grow

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about 1 month ago travismcdermott said:

1589 G. HARVEY Pierces Supererog. 99 Lordes on both sides, that Patronise good causes.

about 1 year ago oroboros said:

Contronymic in the sense: condescend vs. support.

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