condescend-v; 2 Senses

Sense Number 1: behave in a condescending manner

Commentary: Syntax includes: NP1 CONDESCEND

Examples:
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Mappings:
VerbNet: NP
FrameNet: NP
PropBank: NM
WordNet 3.0 Sense Numbers: 1, 4

Sense Number 2: debase oneself, act in an undignified manner or do something that one considers below one's dignity

Commentary: Syntax Includes: NP1[agent] CONDESCEND COMP NP1[agent] CONDESCEND PP{to NP}

Examples:
I won't condescend to read others' mail.
How could she condescend to his level?
I like him because he condescends to speak to me.
He could not condescend to take any notice of their indiscretion.
How could a gentleman condescend to accept anything under three figures?

Mappings:
VerbNet: NP
FrameNet: NP
PropBank: condescend.01
WordNet 3.0 Sense Numbers: 2, 3