patronize-v; 2 Senses

Sense Number 1: give money to, shop at

Examples:
She patronized him and then was offended that he didn't think it
was a favor.
She patronized many charitable foundations.
Thousands of customers in Detroit have patronized this store.
They patronized 'Tommy's' store for olive oil, penny candies, and sundries.

Mappings:
VerbNet: NP
FrameNet: NP
PropBank: patronize.01
WordNet 3.0 Sense Numbers: 1, 2, 4

Sense Number 2: condescend

Commentary: Syntax Is: NP1[agent] PATRONIZE NP2[patient]

Examples:
He patronized her continually and submitted her, as I have found,
to continual petty criticisms.

Mappings:
VerbNet: NP
FrameNet: NP
PropBank: NM
WordNet 3.0 Sense Numbers: 3