Meaning & use
condescend
To behave as though one is superior to others, often while pretending to be helpful or friendly.
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He condescended to explain the obvious rule as if we were children.
She hated how the manager condescended to junior staff during meetings.
A note on using this word
Condescend usually appears in its adjective form 'condescending' to describe tone or behavior that talks down to others.
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