If the Latin root patronus means "defender," what does patronize mean? to join together; compact to act in haste; hurry to make protection; support to cause anger; irritate

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The action of patronizing someone is linked to the idea of supporting or sponsoring someone by addressing the person in a friendly manner. This definition is connected to the Latin root "patronus" that means defender or also protector. Therefore, the correct answer is that patronize means "to hurry to make protection".