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condescended

The correct spelling is condescended.

How to pronounce condescended

verb

Say it like: Con-des-sen-ded

The correct spelling is condescended. To come down from one's superior position; to deign (to do something).

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Definition

verb

  1. 1.To come down from one's superior position; to deign (to do something).
  2. 2.To treat (someone) as though inferior; to be patronizing (toward someone); to talk down (to someone).
  3. 3.(possibly nonstandard) To treat (someone) as though inferior; to be patronizing toward (someone); to talk down to (someone).
  4. 4.To consent, agree.
  5. 5.To come down.

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