How to Use patronize in a Sentence

patronize

verb

• The family patronizes the arts.
• He hated being patronized and pitied by those who didn't believe his story.
• I patronize the library regularly.
• Or would the men be tempted to patronize the women in the style of then-Sen.
  — Robin Abcarian, latimes.com, 28 June 2019
• Solomon breaks the news of the landowner to Naomi, and then goes on to patronize her.
  — Rafaela Bassili, Vulture, 6 Sep. 2024
• None of the johns who patronized the parlor were charged at all.
  — Terry Spencer, The Seattle Times, 31 Mar. 2019
• From the business side, Airbnbs are a boon — the renters often patronize his bar.
  — New York Times, 19 Mar. 2021
• Shops are open, sidewalk cafes are well patronized and cars clog the streets.
  — Nabih Bulos, Los Angeles Times, 4 Nov. 2024
• And then there’s the question of how fake steak will go over with the people who patronize the world’s top restaurants.
  — Paul Tullis, Town & Country, 2 May 2021
• But worse than that is the fear that the soldiers just won't patronize their businesses.
  — Anna Fifield, Alaska Dispatch News, 29 July 2017
• Yet for decades the character felt fixed, as loved as he is patronized.
  — Christopher Borrelli, chicagotribune.com, 24 May 2018
• This would be at least the third downtown Italian joint Swift and her crew of celebrity besties have patronized in the past few months.
  — Kathleen Walsh, Glamour, 19 Sep. 2023
• Find out what the repair person’s spouse does for work and patronize the living heck out of the business.
  — Kris Frieswick, WSJ, 13 Jan. 2022
• The Medicis continued to patronize some of the era’s greatest artists.
  — Peter Saenger, WSJ, 18 June 2021
• The pool and sauna are restricted, but the public can patronize the indoor/outdoor rooftop lounge in the evenings.
  — Elaine Glusac, New York Times, 27 Jan. 2018
• Yet and still, some Black women still unashamedly patronize and promote the brand.
  — Jasmine Browley, Essence, 1 July 2024
• Don’t make the mistake of patronizing the Ferrari 296 GTS.
  — Hannah Elliott, Fortune Europe, 26 May 2024
• Head countered that her intent is not to deny anyone the right to work or patronize a strip club.
  — Greg Larose, NOLA.com, 26 Oct. 2017
• The crash came after Earley had patronized three bars earlier in the night.
  — Danny McDonald, BostonGlobe.com, 25 May 2023
• Please don’t patronize me, or any woman, by assuming the desire to get work done is to fill some soul hole.
  — Sophie Saint Thomas, GQ, 12 July 2017
• Anyone is welcome to patronize OCA Mocha and make use of its meeting space.
  — Cody Boteler, baltimoresun.com, 4 Nov. 2019
• Many of the customers who patronize the barber shop grew up here and watched as Rogers developed.
  — Arkansas Online, 24 Sep. 2020
• Locals still patronize its bar in the basement of a First Avenue duplex.
  — Nick Ferraro, Twin Cities, 18 Aug. 2019
• The case against the six bars Tow had patronized before the crash is still ongoing, Coletti said.
  — Aimee Green, OregonLive.com, 22 May 2017
• Long patronized by Coloradans as a sunny spot for a picnic, Coors Field owes us a contender for a change.
  — Mark Kiszla, The Denver Post, 26 Apr. 2017
• While the overnight stay is free, members are encouraged to patronize the business where they’re parked.
  — Richard A. Marini, San Antonio Express-News, 2 Feb. 2022
• Many were afraid to patronize local restaurants and hotels, but Barnes always had dinner for them and a place to rest their heads.
  — Eliott C. McLaughlin, CNN, 7 Mar. 2021
• This is a chance to try special meals and deals, patronize local restaurants — and give to charity.
  — Laura Groch, sandiegouniontribune.com, 25 Jan. 2018
• In the downtown block party last month, cups were sold to partygoers who had to patronize bars and restaurants in the district to be served.
  — Esther Fung, WSJ, 18 July 2017
• Those patronizing the bake sale are invited to an open house at the shelter.
  — Carol Kovach, cleveland, 12 Nov. 2019

Last Updated: 15 Dec 2024