Patronized
/ˈpeɪ.trə.naɪzd/
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- (v.) Past tense of patronize, meaning to support or sponsor with an implied superior attitude or to use a business as a customer.
The corporation patronized the local law firm for its legal services.
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As a past tense verb form, 'patronized' inherits the meanings and legal implications of 'patronize' without adding new nuances.
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