All 3 Uses of
patronize
in
The Count of Monte Cristo
- "Come nearer," said the magistrate, with a patronizing wave of the hand, "and tell me to what circumstance I owe the honor of this visit."†
Chpt 13-14 *
- Ah, no joking, viscount, if you please; I do not patronize M. Andrea—at least, not as concerns M. Danglars.†
Chpt 77-78
- What encouraged me not to become your surety, but to patronize you?†
Chpt 95-96
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)