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condescend

verb

/ˌkɒndɪˈsɛnd/

Meaning

to behave as if one is superior while being gracious to others

He would not condescend to answer such a trivial question.

patronize, deign, stoop, belittle, humiliate

respect, honor, admire

condescend to help, refuse to condescend, condescend to answer

To travel across or through something.

To make or feel young, healthy, or energetic again; to give new energy or vigor to.

To support or actively encourage a cause, venture, or aim; to help or encourage the progress or deve...

to settle a dispute between two parties by acting as an impartial judge

To shed or cast off (like dead skin); also a swampy or muddy area.

to avoid something by moving quickly to the side or by being clever