patronise
gb/pˈætɹənɪs/ us/pˈætɹənɪs/
B2
Inggeris
lekezel, odajár, pártfogol, támogat
KATA KERJA
B2
1
lekezel
B2
Corak penggunaan:
patronise [someone]
I appreciate the advice, but please don’t patronise me.
Értékelem a tanácsot, de kérlek, ne kezelj le.
She meant well, but her explanation came across as patronising.
Jót akart, de a magyarázata lekezelőnek hatott.
He hated being patronised by people who assumed he didn’t understand the basics.
Contoh untuk pelajar
Please don’t patronise me.
Kérlek, ne kezelj le.
He spoke to her in a patronising way.
Lekezelően beszélt vele.
Kesilapan biasa:
Learners sometimes confuse this with patronise meaning ‘to be a customer of’ (more common in British English).
Maksud
treat someone condescendingly
Kolokasi
patronise someone
|feel patronised
|sound patronising
|a patronising tone
|a patronising smile
|find it patronising
|stop patronising me
|talk in a patronising way
|deeply patronising
|unintentionally patronising
Sinonim
condescend to (More formal and often suggests a deliberate attitude of superiority.)
|
talk down to (More informal; focuses on how someone speaks.)
Antonim
respect (Treat someone as capable and worthy of equal consideration.)
|
take seriously (Treat someone’s views or ability as important and credible.)
Tema
communication
|relationships
|emotions
|work
Definisi
to talk to someone like they are stupid or like a child
To speak to or behave toward someone as if they are less intelligent, less experienced, or less important than you.
KATA KERJA
B2
2
odajár
B1
Corak penggunaan:
patronise [place/business]
We try to patronise independent cafés rather than big chains.
Igyekszünk inkább független kávézókba járni, nem nagy láncokhoz.
Tourists patronise the market on Saturdays, so it gets very crowded.
A turisták szombaton sokan járnak a piacra, ezért nagyon zsúfolt lesz.
If you patronise this bookstore, you’re supporting a local business.
Contoh untuk pelajar
We patronise a small restaurant near our home.
A lakásunk közelében lévő kis étterembe járunk.
Do you patronise this gym?
Ebbe az edzőterembe jársz?
Kesilapan biasa:
Common in British English; in American English, many speakers prefer frequent or go to to avoid confusion with the ‘condescending’ meaning.
Maksud
be a regular customer of
Kolokasi
patronise a restaurant
|patronise a shop
|patronise a bar
|patronise a café
|patronise local businesses
|patronise independent stores
|patronise the same place
|regularly patronise
|patronise a service
|patronise a venue
Sinonim
frequent (Emphasises visiting often; sounds slightly formal.)
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shop at (Neutral and very common; focuses on shopping rather than loyalty.)
Antonim
avoid (Choose not to go to a place or use a business.)
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boycott (Avoid a business deliberately as a protest.)
Tema
daily_life
|shopping
|food_and_drink
|business
Definisi
to go to a shop or restaurant as a customer, often regularly
To use a shop, restaurant, or other business regularly; to be a customer of it.
KATA KERJA
C1
FORMAL
3
Corak penggunaan:
patronise [artist/organization/activity]
In earlier centuries, wealthy families often patronised composers and painters.
A korábbi évszázadokban a tehetős családok gyakran pártfogolták a zeneszerzőket és a festőket.
The foundation patronises several young writers through grants and mentoring.
Az alapítvány ösztöndíjakkal és mentorálással több fiatal írót pártfogol.
The exhibition was patronised by local businesses and private donors.
Contoh untuk pelajar
The company patronises a local arts festival.
A vállalat támogat egy helyi művészeti fesztivált.
Kesilapan biasa:
Do not confuse with the more common meaning ‘to speak to someone in a rude, superior way’.
Maksud
support financially as a patron
Kolokasi
patronise the arts
|patronise an artist
|patronise a writer
|patronise a theatre
|patronise an institution
|patronise a charity
|wealthy patrons patronise
|historically patronised
|heavily patronised
|corporations patronise
Sinonim
support (Broader and more common; does not specifically imply the patron role.)
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sponsor (Often implies a defined arrangement or public association.)
Antonim
withdraw support (Stop providing help or funding.)
Tema
arts
|culture
|business
|charity
Definisi
to support someone (especially in the arts) with money or help
To support an artist, organization, or activity by giving money, influence, or other help, especially in a continuing way.
Tatabahasa
Bentuk kamus
patronise
IPA
GB/pˈætɹənɪs/
US/pˈætɹənɪs/
Suku kata dan tekanan
pat - ron - ise (3 suku kata)
Stress on 1st syllable (pat)
Bentuk kata
Verb
- Base: patronise
- 3rd Person Singular: patronises
- Present Participle: patronising
- Past: patronised
Keluarga kata
Forms
patronises
verb
patronising
verb
patronised
verb
Core family
Related words
Ungkapan
don't patronise me!
1/dˈoʊnt pˈætɹənɪs mˈi ‖/
fixed phrase
informal
protest condescending treatment
Stop talking to me like I’m stupid.
Contoh
- ‘I can manage, thanks.’ ‘Okay, okay—don’t patronise me!’
- When he started explaining the obvious, she snapped, ‘Don’t patronise me!’
- ‘Don’t patronise me!’ he said, ‘I know exactly what I’m doing.’
Contoh untuk pelajar
- Don’t patronise me. I understand.
in a patronising tone
1/ˈɪn ə pˈætɹənɪsɪŋ tˈoʊn/
fixed phrase
condescending way of speaking
speaking like the other person is a child
Contoh
- He told me, in a patronising tone, to ‘leave the complicated bits to the experts’.
- She thanked him in a patronising tone that made the compliment feel insulting.
- Don’t explain it in a patronising tone—just tell me what I need to do.
Contoh untuk pelajar
- He spoke in a patronising tone.