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patronize in Tagalog

tangkilik

UK/ˈpætɹəˌnaɪz/US/ˈpeɪtɹəˌnaɪz/

patronize in Tagalog: tangkilik. In English, patronize means to act as a patron of; to defend, protect, or support.

Tagalog words for patronize

to act as a patron of; to defend, protect, support
tangkilik

English meaning of patronize

  1. verb To act as a patron of; to defend, protect, or support.
  2. verb To be a customer of (an establishment), especially a regular customer.
  3. verb To treat condescendingly; to talk down to.
  4. verb To blame, to reproach.

Full definition of patronize

patronize in a sentence

  • Near-synonyms: condescend, infantilize, denigrate

Synonyms of patronize

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Questions about patronize in Tagalog

What is the meaning of patronize in Tagalog?
Patronize in Tagalog is tangkilik.
Ano ang patronize sa Tagalog?
Patronize: tangkilik.
What does patronize mean in English?
Patronize means to act as a patron of; to defend, protect, or support.

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