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How do you spell Patronize?

Correct spelling

patronize

Remember PATRON + IZE - a patron father protects with Z not S

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Why is patronize spelled this way?

From Latin patronus, a protector. PATER (father). To patronize is to act as a father-protector — support that can shade into condescension.

Common misspellings of patronize

patronisepatronyzepatrronize

Example

The wealthy businessman would patronize local artists by purchasing their work.

Frequently asked questions

How do you spell patronize?+
The correct spelling is "patronize". Remember PATRON + IZE - a patron father protects with Z not S
Is it patronise or patronize?+
The correct spelling is "patronize", not "patronise".
Does the spelling differ by country?+
Yes. In US English it's "patronize", in UK English it's "patronise", and in Canadian English it's "patronize".

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