patronize , patronise/ˈpætrənaɪz; NAmE alsoˈpeɪt-/
verb
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() to be a customer of a shop/store, restaurant, hotel etc 光顾；惠顾◆The hotel is largely patronized by business travellers. 这家旅馆的客人主要是商务旅客。
to treat sb in a way that seems friendly but shows you do not think they are very intelligent, experienced, etc. 心高气傲地对待某人◆If you respect your customers, you don't patronize them by telling them what they want. 如果你尊重顾客，就不应该自以为是地告诉他们需要甚麽。
to help a particular person, organization or activity by giving them money 赞助；支援