condescend

Meanings

• Verb

  Speak or behave in a way that deliberately diminishes the feelings or achievements of someone else.

• Verb

  Show patronizing or arrogant attitudes or behavior towards someone perceived as inferior.

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Pronunciation

1. /ˌkɑːndɪˈsɛnd/
   
   
   
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Synonyms

descend , acquiesce , deign , stoop , vouchsafe , yield , belittle , patronize , put on airs

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Rhymes

Words rhyming with condescend
descend , commend , tend , lend , mend

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Variants

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condescend , condescended , condescending , condescends

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Forms

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condescended, condescending, condescends

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Etymology

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Originally meant 'to lean or bend down' from Latin 'condescendere'. The modern meaning developed in the 16th century.

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Trivia

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1. The term 'condescend' is often used in the context of romantic relationships, where one partner may condescend to the other due to perceived differences in social status, intelligence, or other factors.

2. In the context of academia, 'condescending' behavior can refer to a professor or teacher talking down to students, belittling their ideas, or failing to provide proper guidance and support.

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Related Concepts

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1. Arrogance: A feeling of self-importance, often leading to the belief that one is superior to others and justifying the act of condescending.

2. Patronage: The support, encouragement, or financial backing of artists, writers, or other professionals by wealthier individuals or institutions, which can sometimes involve condescending behavior.

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Culture

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The term 'condescend' has been used in literature and art to depict power dynamics, social hierarchies, and the consequences of arrogance and superiority complexes. For instance, Jane Austen's 'Pride and Prejudice' explores the theme of condescension and its impact on relationships.

How to Memorize "condescend"

1. visualize
   

   - Imagine someone leaning down to speak to someone else in a condescending manner, with an arrogant or patronizing expression.

2. associate
   

   - Associate the word 'condescend' with the idea of someone looking down on someone else, or speaking in a dismissive or patronizing tone.

3. mnemonics
   

   - Create a mnemonic using the phrase 'Condescend: Condescendingly Delivering Disdain' to help remember the meaning of the word.

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