condescend
//ˌkɒn.dɪˈsend//
Verb
condescendInfinitive
condescendPresent tense
condescendedPast tense
condescendedPast participle
condescendingPresent participle
condescendsThird-person singular
1
To behave in a way that shows one considers oneself superior to others; to act patronizingly.
She always condescends to her younger colleagues, which makes them uncomfortable.
2
To do something that one regards as beneath one's dignity; to deign.
The famous author condescended to sign autographs for his fans.