Associations to the word «Condescend»

Wiktionary

CONDESCEND, verb. (intransitive) To come down from one's superior position; to deign (to do something).
CONDESCEND, verb. (intransitive) To treat (someone) as though inferior; to be patronizing (toward someone); to talk down (to someone).
CONDESCEND, verb. (intransitive) (obsolete) To consent, agree.
CONDESCEND, verb. (intransitive) (obsolete) To come down.

Dictionary definition

CONDESCEND, verb. Behave in a patronizing and condescending manner.
CONDESCEND, verb. Do something that one considers to be below one's dignity.
CONDESCEND, verb. Debase oneself morally, act in an undignified, unworthy, or dishonorable way; "I won't stoop to reading other people's mail".
CONDESCEND, verb. Treat condescendingly.

Wise words

The chief difference between words and deeds is that words are always intended for men for their approbation, but deeds can be done only for God.
Leo Tolstoy