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condescend

/ˌkɒndɪˈsɛnd/

verb

Meaning

  • To come down from one's superior position; to deign (to do something).

  • To treat (someone) as though inferior; to be patronizing (toward someone); to talk down (to someone).

  • (possibly nonstandard) To treat (someone) as though inferior; to be patronizing toward (someone); to talk down to (someone).

  • To consent, agree.

  • To come down.

Synonyms

descend,
acquiesce,
deign,
stoop,
vouchsafe,
yield,
belittle,
patronize,
put on airs