[con.de.scend] vi [ME, fr. MF condescendre, fr. LL condescendere, fr. L com- + descendere to descend] (14c) 1 a: to descend to a less formal or dignified level: unbend b: to waive the privileges of rank
2: to assume an air of superiority
[con.de.scend] vi [ME, fr. MF condescendre, fr. LL condescendere, fr. L com- + descendere to descend] (14c) 1 a: to descend to a less formal or dignified level: unbend b: to waive the privileges of rank
2: to assume an air of superiority
Merriam-Webster English vocab. Английский словарь Merriam Webster. 2012