English
Etymology
From the Old French deignier from Latin dignari "to deem worthy" from dignus "accept graciously"
Pronunciation
Rhymes: Rhymes:English:-eɪn|-eɪn
Intransitive verb
rfc-trverb|Intransitive verb
en-verb
- (+ infinitive) to condescend reluctantly despite one's obvious superiority:
#: He didn't even deign to give us a nod of the head, he thought us that far beneath him.
Translations
trans-top|to condescend reluctantly despite one's obvious superiority
Finnish: suvaita
trans-mid
trans-bottom
Transitive verb
en-verb
- To condescend to give; to do something.
#: They didn't deign us our clothing before we were put outside.
fa:deign
fr:deign
io:deign
te:deign
vi:deign
zh:deign
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