vt.

1. 資助，贊助；庇護
2. 光顧，惠顧
3. 對……以恩人自居
   We dislike to have anyone patronize us.

   我們不喜歡任何人對我們以恩人自居。

v.

1. [often as adj. patronizing] treat with an apparent kindness which betrays a feeling of superiority.
2. frequent (an establishment) as a customer.
3. act as a patron towards (a person, organization, etc.).