condescend
verb (used without object)
to behave as if one is conscious of descending from a superior position, rank, or dignity.
has condescended
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present perfectof condescend (3rd person singular).present perfect
Used to describe actions that started in the past and continue into or have direct relevance to the present.
Example Sentences
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Of the poetry it is necessary to speak, in order thus publicly to acknowledge the kindness with which Lord Byron has condescended to furnish the most valuable part of the work.
From The Works of Lord Byron. Vol. 3 by Ernest Hartley Coleridge
"Sire," said the Field-Marshal commanding the troops, bringing his trusty Toledo to the salute, "your Majesty has condescended to cut a tooth."
From Punch, or the London Charivari, Volume 101, November 7, 1891 by Various
The very fact, however, that the Logos in Jesus Christ has condescended so to act is to Origen a proof of the universality of Christianity.
From History of Dogma, Volume 2 (of 7) by Neil Buchanan
It is ten days now since even a woman has condescended to kneel at his shrine and make her offerings of meat and drink.
From The Doomsman by Van Tassel Sutphen
Because of my petition, his Majesty the King of Saxony has condescended to pardon him.
From The German Classics, v. 20 Masterpieces of German Literature by Various
