Patronize
Part of speech: verb
Definition: make a patron Treat as inferior unduly, talk down to, treat condescendingly. To make oneself a regular customer of a business.
Patronage
Part of speech: verb
Definition: To support by being a patron of.To be a regular customer or client of; to patronize; to patronise; to support; to keep going.
Part of speech: noun
Definition: The act of providing approval and support; backing; championship.Customers collectively; clientele; business.A communication that indicates lack of respect by patronizing the recipient; condescension; disdain.Granting favours or giving contracts or making appointments to office in return for political support.The people who ride a form of transportation. Synonym of ridership.