verb (used with object), ma·tron·ized, ma·tron·iz·ing. to cause to become matronly; cause to act as, or fulfill the role of, matron. to serve as a matron to; chaperon.

Can you Matronize someone?

(transitive) To act as a patron of; to defend, protect, or support.

What does it mean to Matronize someone?

transitive verb. 1 : to give the qualities of a matron to : cause to be a matron was matronized by her children and her responsibilities. 2a : to act as a matron to or toward : superintend or attend in the capacity of a matron especially : chaperone offered to matronize the young people.