All 3 Uses of
patronize
in
Brave New World
- But their smile was rather patronizing.†
p. 31..6 *
- Patronizingly, Bernard smiled.†
p. 137..7
- "So long," he said patronizingly to the Warden, who had accompanied him as far as the lift gates.†
p. 142..3
Definition:
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(patronize as in: Don't patronize me.) treat in a manner that demonstrates a sense of superiority, but is supposed to seem kind
or:
the actions of a patron (to support someone or something; or to be a customer)