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patronizes

/ˈpeɪtrənaɪzɪz/ /ˈpætrənaɪzɪz/

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verb

Gönner sein, unterstützen, fördern

To act as a patron of; to defend, protect, or support.

Examples :

"The local business owner actively patronizes the high school's sports teams by donating money for new equipment. "

Der örtliche Geschäftsinhaber unterstützt aktiv die Sportteams der High School, indem er Geld für neue Ausrüstung spendet.

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verb

Besuchen, frequentieren

To make oneself a customer of a business, especially a regular customer.

Examples :

""My family patronizes the local bakery every Saturday morning for fresh bread." "

Meine Familie besucht jeden Samstagmorgen die örtliche Bäckerei, um frisches Brot zu kaufen.

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verb

Herablassend behandeln, von oben herab behandeln

To assume a tone of unjustified superiority toward; to talk down to, to treat condescendingly.

Examples :

"The teacher patronized the student, dismissing her questions as unimportant. "

Der Lehrer behandelte die Schülerin herablassend und tat ihre Fragen als unwichtig ab.

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verb

Tadeln, vorwerfen

To blame, to reproach.

Examples :

"The teacher patronizes students who don't understand the lesson immediately, making them feel ashamed to ask questions. "

Der Lehrer tadelt Schüler, die die Lektion nicht sofort verstehen, wodurch sie sich schämen, Fragen zu stellen.

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