Report Abuse. 1  Patronize Definition. Source(s): https://shrink.im/a7Wjr. 2  Patronize. Source(s): https://shrinks.im/a7UkS. 3  Another slant on the phrase: Someone is selling a product, another person acts like he or she will help you out because you would never be able to sell a thing. That would be patronizing the seller. That would be a condescending attitude and the customer would be thinking, don't patronize me!
Directions. Place broccoli in a steamer basket set inside a pot of boiling water. Steam, covered, until crisp-tender, 3-5 minutes. Transfer broccoli to a serving bowl and toss with remaining ingredients.
Heat grill to medium. In a large bowl, toss the broccoli and lemons with the oil and season with Â½ teaspoon salt and Â¼ teaspoon pepper. Grill, turning occasionally, until tender and lightly charred, 10 to 15 minutes. Squeeze the lemons over the broccoli and drizzle with additional oil.