Definition

Verb: - To be a customer or client of a particular store or business; to regularly purchase goods or services from a specific establishment.

Usage

This verb phrase is used to describe the action of patronizing a specific store or business. It implies a habitual or intentional choice to make purchases there. It is typically followed by the name of the store or business.

Examples

• Verb:
  • We always shop at the local farmers' market on Saturdays.
  • She prefers to shop at small, independent bookstores.
  • Do you shop at that new supermarket downtown?

Advanced Usage

• "to shop at" vs. "to shop in": While "shop at" refers to the specific store, "shop in" is used for a general area or type of store.
  • I like to shop at Macy's. (Specific store)
  • I like to shop in department stores. (General type)

Variants and Related Words

• Frequent (verb): To visit (a place) often.
  • He frequents the café on the corner.
• Patronize (verb): To be a customer of (a business).
  • We patronize local businesses whenever possible.

Synonyms

• Buy from: To purchase goods from a seller.
• Trade with: To do business with a particular company or person.

Related Phrasal Verbs

• Shop around: To compare prices or quality at different stores before buying.
  • You should shop around before you buy a new car.

Verb

1. do one's shopping at; do business with; be a customer or client of