Condescend

Verb

 * 1)  To come down from one's superior position; to deign (to do something).
 * 2)  To treat someone as an inferior, to talk down to someone.
 * 3)  To consent, agree.
 * 4)  To come down.

Adverbs for Condescend
urbanely; graciously; ostentatiously; hypocritically; patronizingly; haughtily; languidly; stiffly; benignantly; amusingly; gently; amiably; magnanimously.

Synonyms for Condescend

 * yield; stoop; descend; deign; vouchsafe
 * patronize

Related terms
condescendence; condescension

Thesaurus
descend, endorse, give consent, go along with, grant, have no objection, hold with, lower oneself, nod, nod assent, not refuse, okay, patronize, permit, ratify, sanction, say aye, say yes, stoop, take kindly to, toss the head, treat, vote affirmatively, vote aye, vouchsafe, wink at, yield assent

Etymology
< condescenden: <  condescendre: <  condescendere: <  com-: + descendere:; see descend.

Translations

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