condescend

//ˌkɒn.dɪˈsend//
C1Frequency Level 11Formal
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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.

Antonym