The word "condescend" means to act as if one is superior to others, showing patronizing behavior. It implies lowering oneself to a lower level to interact.
La palabra "condescend" significa actuar como si uno fuera superior a los demás, mostrando condescendencia. Implica rebajarse a un nivel inferior para interactuar.
| Word | condescend |
|---|---|
| Part of Speech | V. |
| Definition | act conscious of descending to a lower level; patronize. |
| Sentence | Though Jill was a star softball player in college, when she played a pickup game at the local park she never condescended to her teammates or acted as if she thought herself superior to them. |
| Related Words | condescension, N. |
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