Pronunciation: /kənˈdɛsɛnd/
verb To behave in a superior manner; to talk down to someone; to patronize.
A1 She never condescends to anyone, always treating everyone with respect.
A2 The teacher condescended to explain the lesson again to the struggling student.
B1 It's important not to condescend when teaching new concepts to others.
B2 The manager condescended to listen to the concerns of the employees.
C1 He often condescends to offer his expertise to those in need.
C2 Despite his success, he never condescends to those who are less fortunate.
formal She refused to condescend to his level of ignorance during the debate.
informal Don't condescend to me like I don't know what I'm talking about.
slang Stop condescending to me, I'm not a child.
figurative The wealthy woman would often condescend to help the less fortunate in her community.
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