1. treated someone in a condescending way, as if they were less intelligent or important
Usage: past tense of patronize; British spelling
2. regularly visited or used the services of a business or establishment
Usage: past tense of patronize; British spelling

Examples

• She felt patronised when her colleague explained the simple task to her.
• The teacher patronised the students by speaking to them like children.
• He patronised the local bookshop for over twenty years.
• The family patronised the same restaurant every Friday night.
• I was patronised by the salesperson who assumed I couldn’t afford the car.
• They patronised small businesses in their neighbourhood whenever possible.