condescend
/ˌkɑndɪˈsɛnd/
verb
- To act as if you are better or more important than someone else, often by being overly kind or helpful in a way that shows you think you are superior.
- Please don't condescend to me; I understand the instructions perfectly.
- She didn't like how he condescended to her during the meeting.
- The manager condescended to explain the simple task to the new employee as if talking to a child.
- To do something that you think is below your social or professional level, often in a gracious or generous way.
- She rarely condescends to answer emails from strangers.
- The prince condescended to dine with the commoners at the festival.
- The famous author condescended to sign books for his fans after the reading.
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