How do you spell condescend?

The correct spelling is C-O-N-D-E-S-C-E-N-D. To come down from one's superior position; to deign (to do something).

What does condescend mean?

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

Condescend is pronounced //ˌkɒndɪˈsɛnd//

condescend

//ˌkɒndɪˈsɛnd//

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

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

Source: Free Dictionary API

Synonyms: descend, acquiesce, deign, stoop, vouchsafe

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