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To: jlallen who wrote (4435)10/24/1999 7:58:00 PM
From: Akula  Read Replies (1) | Respond to of 6418
 
Main Entry: pa·tron·ize
Pronunciation: 'pA-tr&-"nIz, 'pa-
Function: transitive verb
Inflected Form(s): -ized; -iz·ing
Date: 1589
1 : to act as patron of : provide aid or support for
2 : to adopt an air of condescension toward : treat haughtily or coolly
3 : to be a frequent or regular customer or client of
- pa·tron·i·za·tion /"pA-tr&-n&-'zA-sh&n, pa-/ noun
- pa·tron·iz·ing·ly /'pA-tr&-"nI-zi[ng]-lE, 'pa-/ adverb

Look at entry number two. I hope you'll be enlightened. I should remember to be monosyllabic with you in the future. Oops!