Word: patronize
Part of speech: Verb
Syllables: pa
tron
ize
Definition: To assume a tone of unjustified superiority toward; to talk down to, to treat condescendingly.
Morphemes:
Affix: patron
Language: en
PoS: Verb
Meaning: To treat as a patron.
Etymology Compounds: Affix: patrōnus
Language: la
Decoded: patronus
PoS: Noun
Meaning: a protector, patron
Affix: -ize
Language: en
PoS: Suffix
Meaning: to do what is denoted by the noun/adjective