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matronize
[ mey-truh-nahyz ]
/ ˈmeɪ trəˌnaɪz /
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verb (used with object), ma·tron·ized, ma·tron·iz·ing.
verb (used without object), ma·tron·ized, ma·tron·iz·ing.
to become a matron.
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Also especially British, ma·tron·ise .
Words nearby matronize
matroclinous, matrocliny, matron, matronage, Matronalia, matronize, matronly, matron of honor, matron of honour, matronymic, matryoshka
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How to use matronize in a sentence
"I'm sure Aunt Marion ought to be here to matronize you," said Jack.
Old Friends and New|Sarah Orne JewettI dote upon chaperones; and by coming with this family, I had Mrs. Twamberley to matronize me.
Pencil Sketches|Eliza Leslie