ALL meanings of patronise
pa·tron·ize
P p - verb with object patronise to give (a store, restaurant, hotel, etc.) one's regular patronage; trade with. 1
- verb with object patronise to behave in an offensively condescending manner toward: a professor who patronizes his students. 1
- verb with object patronise to act as a patron toward (an artist, institution, etc.); support. 1