deign
Third Person
deigns
Present Participle
deigning
Past Tense
deigned
Past Participle
deigned
1
to do something in a reluctant and condescending manner
- She deigned to acknowledge his greeting with a nod.
- He did not deign to respond to their questions.
- The celebrity finally deigned to sign autographs for her fans.
- He only deigned to help after much persuasion.
- They were surprised when she deigned to join their simple gathering.
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