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deign
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- pronunciation:
- deIn
- parts of speech:
- intransitive verb, transitive verb
- features:
- Word Combinations (verb)
| part of speech: |
intransitive verb |
| inflections: |
deigns, deigning, deigned |
| definition: |
to consider some act to be appropriate or in keeping with one's dignity; condescend.
She did not deign to respond to the impolite questions.- synonyms:
- condescend, stoop
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| related words: |
bother, stoop |
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| part of speech: |
transitive verb |
| definition: |
to condescend to offer or accept.
He deigned no further discussion of price.- similar words:
- vouchsafe
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| related words: |
accord |
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