patronize
verb
/ˈpeɪtɹənaɪz/
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/ˈpætɹənaɪz/
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- (transitive) To assume a tone of unjustified superiority toward; to talk down to, to treat condescendingly.
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degnarsi,
trattare [[dall'alto in basso]]
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- (transitive) To make oneself a customer of a business, especially a regular customer.
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frequentare,
patrocinare,
sponsorizzare
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patron
noun
/ˈpeɪ.tɹən/
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- An influential, wealthy person who supported an artist, craftsman, a scholar or a noble.
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mecenate
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- One who protects or supports; a defender or advocate.
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patrono
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proprietario
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