matronize
verb
ma·tron·ize
ˈmā‧trəˌnīz
-ed/-ing/-s
1
: to give the qualities of a matron to : cause to be a matron
was matronized by her children and her responsibilities
2
a
: to act as a matron to or toward : superintend or attend in the capacity of a matron
b
: to preside as a matron over
matronizing the reception
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“Matronize.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/matronize. Accessed 28 Nov. 2024.
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