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- [kon-duh-send]
- /ˌkɒn dəˈsɛnd/
- /ˌkɒn.dɪˈsend/
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- US Pronunciation
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- [kon-duh-send]
- /ˌkɒn dəˈsɛnd/
Definitions of condescend word
- verb condescend 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. 3
- verb condescend If you say that someone condescends to other people, you are showing your disapproval of the fact that they behave in a way which shows that they think they are superior to other people. 3
- verb condescend to act graciously towards another or others regarded as being on a lower level; behave patronizingly 3
- verb condescend to do something that one regards as below one's dignity 3
- intransitive verb condescend to descend voluntarily to the level, regarded as lower, of the person one is dealing with; be graciously willing to do something regarded as beneath one's dignity; deign 3
- intransitive verb condescend to deal with others in a proud or haughty way 3
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Origin of condescend
First appearance:
before 1300 One of the 15% oldest English words
1300-50; Middle English condescenden < Late Latin condēscendere (see con-, descend); replacing Middle English condescendre < Middle French
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Parts of speech for Condescend
noun
adjective
verb
adverb
pronoun
preposition
conjunction
determiner
exclamation
condescend popularity
A common word. It’s meaning is known to most children of preschool age. About 73% of English native speakers know the meaning and use the word.
According to our data about 52% of words is more used. This is a rare but used term. It occurs in the pages of specialized literature and in the speech of educated people.
condescend usage trend in Literature
This diagram is provided by Google Ngram ViewerSynonyms for condescend
verb condescend
- vouchsafe — to grant or give, as by favor, graciousness, or condescension: to vouchsafe a reply to a question.
- accord — An accord between countries or groups of people is a formal agreement, for example to end a war.
- submit — to give over or yield to the power or authority of another (often used reflexively).
- acquiesce — If you acquiesce in something, you agree to do what someone wants or to accept what they do.
- grant — to bestow or confer, especially by a formal act: to grant a charter.
Antonyms for condescend
verb condescend
- refuse — to decline to accept (something offered): to refuse an award.
- withhold — to hold back; restrain or check.
- deny — When you deny something, you state that it is not true.
- disallow — to refuse to allow; reject; veto: to disallow a claim for compensation.
- disapprove — to think (something) wrong or reprehensible; censure or condemn in opinion.
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