1. to behave as if you are better or more important than other people
Usage: often disapproving
2. to do something that you think is below your social position or dignity
Usage: formal

Examples

• Don’t condescend to me by explaining things I already know.
• The wealthy businessman condescended to the workers at the factory.
• She spoke in a condescending tone that made everyone uncomfortable.
• He finally condescended to answer my question after ignoring me for hours.
• The professor condescended to attend the student meeting.
• I won’t condescend to argue with someone so rude.
• The celebrity condescended to sign a few autographs before leaving.