CONDESCEND
verb. 1 be gracious enough (to do a thing) esp. While showing one`s sense of dignity or superiority (condescended to attend). 2 (foll. By to) pretend to be on equal terms with (an inferior). 3 (as condescending adj.) Patronizing. ? condescendingly adverb. Condescension none. [latin: related to *descend]