Instruct and Patronize

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Instruct verb - To cause to acquire knowledge or skill in some field.

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Patronize and instruct are semantically related. In some cases you can use "Patronize" instead a verb "Instruct".

Nearby Words: instruction, instructor, instructive, instructing

Patronize verb - To assume or treat with an air of superiority.

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Instruct and patronize are semantically related. Sometimes you can use "Instruct" instead a verb "Patronize".

audience	instruct audience	patronize audience
kids	instruct kids	patronize kids

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