Medium English Words
For the SAT and college: the words of the SAT’s reading passages. 1,119 words, A to Z.
2 words match “patronize”
patronize verb
to speak to someone as if they are less intelligent than you; to be a regular customer of
Please don’t patronize me by explaining the rules three times.
Like talk down to, condescend
condescend verb
to behave as if you are more important or intelligent than others
The older students sometimes condescend to the younger ones by explaining simple things slowly.
Like patronize, talk down
