patronise
gb/pˈætɹənɪs/ us/pˈætɹənɪs/
B2
ஆங்கிலம்
lekezel, odajár, pártfogol, támogat
வினைச்சொல்
B2
1
lekezel
B2
பயன்பாட்டு முறை:
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.
கற்பவர்களுக்கான உதாரணங்கள்
Please don’t patronise me.
Kérlek, ne kezelj le.
He spoke to her in a patronising way.
Lekezelően beszélt vele.
பொதுவான தவறு:
Learners sometimes confuse this with patronise meaning ‘to be a customer of’ (more common in British English).
பொருள்
treat someone condescendingly
சொல் இணைப்புகள்
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
இணைச்சொற்கள்
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.)
எதிர்ச்சொற்கள்
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.)
கருப்பொருள்கள்
communication
|relationships
|emotions
|work
வரையறை
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.
வினைச்சொல்
B2
2
odajár
B1
பயன்பாட்டு முறை:
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.
கற்பவர்களுக்கான உதாரணங்கள்
We patronise a small restaurant near our home.
A lakásunk közelében lévő kis étterembe járunk.
Do you patronise this gym?
Ebbe az edzőterembe jársz?
பொதுவான தவறு:
Common in British English; in American English, many speakers prefer frequent or go to to avoid confusion with the ‘condescending’ meaning.
பொருள்
be a regular customer of
சொல் இணைப்புகள்
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
இணைச்சொற்கள்
frequent (Emphasises visiting often; sounds slightly formal.)
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shop at (Neutral and very common; focuses on shopping rather than loyalty.)
எதிர்ச்சொற்கள்
avoid (Choose not to go to a place or use a business.)
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boycott (Avoid a business deliberately as a protest.)
கருப்பொருள்கள்
daily_life
|shopping
|food_and_drink
|business
வரையறை
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.
வினைச்சொல்
C1
FORMAL
3
பயன்பாட்டு முறை:
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.
கற்பவர்களுக்கான உதாரணங்கள்
The company patronises a local arts festival.
A vállalat támogat egy helyi művészeti fesztivált.
பொதுவான தவறு:
Do not confuse with the more common meaning ‘to speak to someone in a rude, superior way’.
பொருள்
support financially as a patron
சொல் இணைப்புகள்
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
இணைச்சொற்கள்
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.)
எதிர்ச்சொற்கள்
withdraw support (Stop providing help or funding.)
கருப்பொருள்கள்
arts
|culture
|business
|charity
வரையறை
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.
இலக்கணம்
அகராதி வடிவம்
patronise
IPA
GB/pˈætɹənɪs/
US/pˈætɹənɪs/
அசைகள் மற்றும் அழுத்தம்
pat - ron - ise (3 அசைகள்)
Stress on 1st syllable (pat)
சொல் வடிவங்கள்
Verb
- Base: patronise
- 3rd Person Singular: patronises
- Present Participle: patronising
- Past: patronised
சொல் குடும்பம்
Forms
patronises
verb
patronising
verb
patronised
verb
Core family
Related words
சொற்றொடர்கள்
don't patronise me!
1/dˈoʊnt pˈætɹənɪs mˈi ‖/
fixed phrase
informal
protest condescending treatment
Stop talking to me like I’m stupid.
உதாரணங்கள்
- ‘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.’
கற்பவர்களுக்கான உதாரணங்கள்
- 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
உதாரணங்கள்
- 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.
கற்பவர்களுக்கான உதாரணங்கள்
- He spoke in a patronising tone.