patronised

(verb) do one's shopping at; do business with; be a customer or client of. Synonyms: patronize, patronise, shop, shop at, buy at, frequent, sponsor.

(verb) assume sponsorship of. Synonyms: sponsor, patronize, patronise.

(verb) treat condescendingly. Synonyms: patronize, patronise, condescend.

(verb) be a regular customer or client of. Synonyms: patronize, patronise, patronage, support, keep going. Examples: "We patronize this store." "Our sponsor kept our art studio going for as long as he could."

(adj) having patronage or clients. Synonyms: patronized (vs. unpatronized). Example: "Street full of flourishing well-patronized shops."