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Patronise

/ˈpeɪtrəˌnaɪz/
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(verb) Non-Oxford British English standard spelling of patronize.

She didn't like to patronise small shops.
He patronised the local art gallery.
CEFR Practice Quiz
Some customers felt the staff would ____ them by explaining things they already knew very well.

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