Definition of "condescends" [condescends]

• Third-person singular simple present indicative form of condescend. (verb)

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• "Among these, however, as is to be expected, the Dutchman is by much the most consequential, when he condescends, which is not frequent, to appear amongst the lower species."
• "My contention (and, as far as I know, the mainstream traditional Christian view) is that God "condescends" to the limited understanding of human beings, by expressing many truths about himself analogically (as compared to human actions and emotions) so that we can understand Him at all."
• "Rock & roll too often condescends to, ignores or sentimentalizes the everyday life of the people who move in and out of that light, who populate the highways, bars, and factories of these songs."