condescend
/ˌkɒndɪˈsend/
con · de · scend
ˌkɒn · dɪ · ˈsend
English Definition
v. lower oneself; act superior
Significado en Español
condescender, dignarse
Nghĩa Tiếng Việt
hạ mình, chiếu cố
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Example Sentence
He condescended to answer my question.
他屈尊回答了我的问题。
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Memory Aid / 记忆技巧
con- (together) + descend (go down) → lower oneself, patronize.
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Practice — Synonym (ISEE Verbal)
Choose the synonym for the word “condescend”:
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patronize
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B
oppress
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C
misunderstand
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D
imitate
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A — patronize.
“condescend” means v. lower oneself; act superior
Practice — Sentence Completion (ISEE Verbal)
The famous author would not ______ to speak with his ordinary fans.
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A
condescend
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B
respect
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C
admire
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D
honor
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A — condescend.
“condescend” means v. lower oneself; act superior
Common questions about “condescend”
What does “condescend” mean?
condescend — v. lower oneself; act superior. In Chinese: 屈尊，俯就.
How do you pronounce “condescend”?
condescend is pronounced /ˌkɒndɪˈsend/. It breaks into 3 syllables: con · de · scend.
How do you use “condescend” in a sentence?
He condescended to answer my question. (他屈尊回答了我的问题。)
What are synonyms for “condescend”?
deign, stoop, patronize — all close in meaning to condescend (v. lower oneself; act superior).
Is “condescend” an ISEE Upper-level word?
Yes. condescend appears on the iSEE Vocab Upper list, which covers 804 words for the ISEE and SSAT.
How can I remember “condescend”?
con- (together) + descend (go down) → lower oneself, patronize.
