Definition of "patronizes" []

• Third-person singular simple present indicative form of patronize. (verb)

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• "When a group like the Chamber of Commerce is taking money from businesses across the country and spending millions to elect far-right pro-corporate candidates, anybody who patronizes any of those businesses is unwittingly giving a political contribution."
• "I've seen next to nothing about how ordinary people can change Washington; most of what I've seen is the same old politics that patronizes ordinary people, rather than seeking to meaningfully engage them."
• "I'm with Reason -- shame on anyone who patronizes Citgo."