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Meaning of condescend

Source language: EnglishDictionary language: English

condescend

Pronunciation:/ˌkɒndɪˈsɛnd//ˌkɑːndɪˈsɛnd/

verb

Definitions

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

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

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

  4. To consent, agree.