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patronize verb

  /ˈpeɪtɹənaɪz/ , /ˈpætɹənaɪz/
  • (transitive) To act as a patron of; to defend, protect, or support.
 patronować
  • (transitive) To assume a tone of unjustified superiority toward; to talk down to, to treat condescendingly.
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patron noun

  /ˈpeɪ.tɹən/
  • An influential, wealthy person who supported an artist, craftsman, a scholar or a noble.
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klient
  • One who protects or supports; a defender or advocate.
 gruczoł krokowy
  • (obsolete, or, historical) A property owner, a landlord, a master. (Compare patroon.)
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patronizing

pouczający
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