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Condescends
verb
Word Frequency:
0.1
Definitions
1.
verb
To come down from one's superior position; to deign (to do something).
2.
verb
To treat (someone) as though inferior; to be patronizing (toward someone); to talk down (to someone).
3.
verb
(possibly nonstandard) To treat (someone) as though inferior; to be patronizing toward (someone); to talk down to (someone).
4.
verb
To consent, agree.
5.
verb
To come down.
Synonyms
descend
acquiesce
deign
stoop
vouchsafe
yield
belittle
patronize
put on airs
lower oneself
deigns
sugarcoats
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