patronizing

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

(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) 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) (used of behavior or attitude) characteristic of those who treat others with condescension. Synonyms: arch, condescending, patronising.