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condescend
condescend(
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)An intransitive verb is one that does not require a direct object (e.g., The man sneezed.).
a. tratar con condescendencia
Our son's teacher is kind to the students but never condescends to them.El maestro de nuestro hijo es bueno con los alumnos pero nunca los trata con condescendencia.
a. dignarse
The duke would never condescend to dress himself; that's what his man is for.El duque jamás se dignaría a vestirse él mismo; para eso está su ayuda de cámara.
b. condescender
I shouldn't condescend to prepare my own food; such work is beneath my station.No debería condescender a preparar mi propia comida; tal trabajo está por debajo de mi posición.
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