Meaning Of The Word Deign

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deign
verb: If you say that someone deigned to do something, you are expressing your disapproval of the fact that they did it unwillingly, because they thought they were too important to do it.

deign in American English
to condescend to do something thought to be slightly beneath one's dignity
intransitive verb: to think fit or in accordance with one's dignity; condescend
transitive verb: to condescend to give or grant

deign in British English
verb: to think it fit or worthy of oneself (to do something); condescend

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