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Patronize

/pˈeɪtrəˌnaɪz/
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(verb) To act as a patron of; to defend, protect, or support.

You don't need to patronize me.
You don't have to patronize me.
CEFR Practice Quiz
She refused to ____ businesses that did not treat their workers fairly and ethically.

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