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Condescend

Part of Speech: verb

Senses and Usages:

1. Definition:

   Behave in a patronizing manner towards others; show feelings of superiority.

   Example sentence:

   She condescended to talk to the new intern as if he were a child.

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2. Definition:

   Do something that one considers to be beneath one's dignity; stoop.

   Example sentence:

   He refused to condescend to completing menial tasks.