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Rarecondescend
The correct spelling is condescend.
How to pronounce condescend
/ˌkɒndɪˈsɛnd/
verbIPA: /ˌkɒndɪˈsɛnd/
Say it like: Con-des-sen-d
The correct spelling is condescend. To come down from one's superior position; to deign (to do something).
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Definition
verb
- 1.To come down from one's superior position; to deign (to do something).
- 2.To treat (someone) as though inferior; to be patronizing (toward someone); to talk down (to someone).
- 3.(possibly nonstandard) To treat (someone) as though inferior; to be patronizing toward (someone); to talk down to (someone).
- 4.To consent, agree.
- 5.To come down.
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