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Condescend

Part of Speech: Verb

Definition: To show a feeling of superiority; to patronize or talk down to others.

Sense 1: Displaying a superior attitude

Example sentence: She always condescends to her coworkers, acting as if she knows better than them.

Sense 2: Doing something beneath one's dignity or status

Example sentence: The renowned professor condescended to explain the concept of addition to the young students.

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