patronise
gb/pˈætɹənɪs/ us/pˈætɹənɪs/
B2
Engels
lekezel, odajár, pártfogol, támogat
WERKWOORD
B2
1
lekezel
B2
Gebruikspatroon:
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.
Voorbeelden voor taalleerders
Please don’t patronise me.
Kérlek, ne kezelj le.
He spoke to her in a patronising way.
Lekezelően beszélt vele.
Veelgemaakte fout:
Learners sometimes confuse this with patronise meaning ‘to be a customer of’ (more common in British English).
Betekenis
treat someone condescendingly
Woordcombinaties
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
Synoniemen
condescend to (More formal and often suggests a deliberate attitude of superiority.)
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talk down to (More informal; focuses on how someone speaks.)
Antoniemen
respect (Treat someone as capable and worthy of equal consideration.)
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take seriously (Treat someone’s views or ability as important and credible.)
Thema's
communication
|relationships
|emotions
|work
Definitie
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.
WERKWOORD
B2
2
odajár
B1
Gebruikspatroon:
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.
Voorbeelden voor taalleerders
We patronise a small restaurant near our home.
A lakásunk közelében lévő kis étterembe járunk.
Do you patronise this gym?
Ebbe az edzőterembe jársz?
Veelgemaakte fout:
Common in British English; in American English, many speakers prefer frequent or go to to avoid confusion with the ‘condescending’ meaning.
Betekenis
be a regular customer of
Woordcombinaties
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
Synoniemen
frequent (Emphasises visiting often; sounds slightly formal.)
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shop at (Neutral and very common; focuses on shopping rather than loyalty.)
Antoniemen
avoid (Choose not to go to a place or use a business.)
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boycott (Avoid a business deliberately as a protest.)
Thema's
daily_life
|shopping
|food_and_drink
|business
Definitie
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.
WERKWOORD
C1
FORMAL
3
Gebruikspatroon:
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.
Voorbeelden voor taalleerders
The company patronises a local arts festival.
A vállalat támogat egy helyi művészeti fesztivált.
Veelgemaakte fout:
Do not confuse with the more common meaning ‘to speak to someone in a rude, superior way’.
Betekenis
support financially as a patron
Woordcombinaties
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
Synoniemen
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.)
Antoniemen
withdraw support (Stop providing help or funding.)
Thema's
arts
|culture
|business
|charity
Definitie
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.
Grammatica
Lemmavorm
patronise
IPA
GB/pˈætɹənɪs/
US/pˈætɹənɪs/
Lettergrepen en klemtoon
pat - ron - ise (3 lettergrepen)
Stress on 1st syllable (pat)
Woordvormen
Verb
- Base: patronise
- 3rd Person Singular: patronises
- Present Participle: patronising
- Past: patronised
Woordfamilie
Forms
patronises
verb
patronising
verb
patronised
verb
Core family
Related words
Uitdrukkingen
don't patronise me!
1/dˈoʊnt pˈætɹənɪs mˈi ‖/
fixed phrase
informal
protest condescending treatment
Stop talking to me like I’m stupid.
Voorbeelden
- ‘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.’
Voorbeelden voor taalleerders
- 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
Voorbeelden
- 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.
Voorbeelden voor taalleerders
- He spoke in a patronising tone.