Patronise is an action that involves treating someone with kindness and respect, often in a patronizing manner. CONDESCEND (10 letters) is an action that involves talking down to someone or treating them as if they are inferior. FREQUENT (8 letters) means to visit or use something often. BEFRIEND (8 letters) is an action that involves forming a close relationship with someone. SPONSOR (7 letters) is an action that involves providing financial or other support for someone or something. All of these actions can be seen as forms of patronising someone.