All 9 Uses of
patronize
in
Atlas Shrugged
- There was a restaurant in the building, patronized by Taggart executives, but he did not like it.†
Chpt 1.3
- Taggart achieved a patronizing smile.†
Chpt 1.6 *
- Dr. Ferris did nothing, he merely looked at Dr. Stadler calmly; but the calm gave him an air that was almost patronizing.†
Chpt 2.1
- Her smile came back, as a protective shield, an amused, patronizing smile, intended to convert the subject into a drawing-room issue again.†
Chpt 2.2
- He was saying, in a tone of patronizing boredom, "Well, I don't know.†
Chpt 2.2
- Does she dance in the chorus or is she a manicurist in an exclusive barber shop patronized by millionaires?†
Chpt 2.3
- They met in a distinguished, high-priced restaurant, much too distinguished and high-priced ever to be mentioned in the gossip columns; not the kind of place which James Taggart, always eager for personal publicity, was in the habit of patronizing; he did not want them to be seen together, she concluded.†
Chpt 2.5
- I'm so sorry, Jim," said Clifton Locey smoothly, in a tone that balanced apology, reassurance and the right degree of patronizing confidence.†
Chpt 2.7
- Cuffy Meigs sat sprawled in his chair, with a look of patronizing tolerance for their game of wasting time on discussions.†
Chpt 3.5
Definition:
-
(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)