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Definition condescend in British English

condescend verb

[intransitive] verb
/ˌkɒndɪˈsend/
1

to behave in a way that shows that you think you are more important or more intelligent than other people

Example

Try not to condescend to the children.

Example

We waited 20 minutes before she finally condescended to appear.

Definition condescend in British English