Meanings
verb
- participlepastsimple past and past participle of patronise
In addition, there are two well-patronised sleeper trains in each direction.
1959 November, J. N. Westwood, “The Railways of Canada”, in Trains Illustrated, page 5541 more example
Nevertheless, the trains are well patronised, for road services in the district leave something to be desired.
1951 November, R. K. Kirkland, “The Wimbledon and West Croydon Line of the Southern Region”, in Railway Magazine, page 726
Synonyms & antonyms
adjectivehaving patronage or clients
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patronised. (n.d.). In WatkinsX Dictionary. Retrieved November 3, 2026, from https://dictionary.watkinsx.com/word/patronised
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