Dictionary
deign
Pronunciation: (dān), [key]—
v.i.
to think fit or in accordance with one's dignity; condescend:
He would not deign to discuss the matter with us.
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v.t.
1. to condescend to give or grant:
He deigned no reply.
2. Obs.to condescend to accept.
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