PATRONIZE

Pa″tron‐ize (?), v. t. [imp. & p. p. Patronized (?); p. pr. & vb. n. Patronizing (?).] 1. 1. To act as patron toward; to support; to countenance; to favor; to aid.
The idea has been patronized by two States only. A. Hamilton. 2. 2. To trade with customarily; to frequent as a customer.
3. 3. To assume the air of a patron, or of a superior and protector, toward; — used in an unfavorable sense; as, to patronize one's equals.