The verb condescend used to be free of any hint of the offensive superiority it usually suggests today. It could mean literally "to go or come down" or, figuratively, "to willingly lower oneself to another’s …

CONDESCEND definition: to behave as if one is conscious of descending from a superior position, rank, or dignity. See examples of condescend used in a sentence.

Phrasal verb condescend to someone (Definition of condescend from the Cambridge Advanced Learner's Dictionary & Thesaurus © Cambridge University Press)

If someone condescends to do something, they agree to do it, but in a way which shows that they think they are better than other people and should not have to do it. He condescended to speak but he …

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Definition of condescend verb in Oxford Advanced Learner's Dictionary. Meaning, pronunciation, picture, example sentences, grammar, usage notes, synonyms and more.

Condescension or condescendence is a form of incivility wherein the speaker displays an attitude of patronizing superiority or contempt. Condescension "is associated with a patronizing attitude, and …

1. to behave as if one is descending from a superior position, rank, or dignity. 2. to stoop or deign to do something: He would not condescend to misrepresent the facts. 3. to put aside one's dignity or …

to stoop or deign to do something: He would not condescend to misrepresent the facts. to put aside one's dignity or superiority voluntarily and assume equality with one regarded as inferior: He …

Esp. to condescend upon: to pitch or fix upon, specify, particularize, mention particularly or by name. Scottish; ‘but condescend upon particulars has recently appeared in English newspapers’ (New …