to behave as if one is conscious of descending from a superior position, rank, or dignity.

to stoop or deign to do something

He would not condescend to misrepresent the facts.

to put aside one's dignity or superiority voluntarily and assume equality with one regarded as inferior

He condescended to their intellectual level in order to be understood.

Obsolete .

to yield.

to assent.

verb

rise above

verb

accommodate , accord , acquiesce , agree , be courteous , bend , come down off high horse , comply , concede , degrade oneself , deign , demean oneself , descend , favor , grant , high hat , lower oneself , oblige , see fit , submit , talk down to , toss a few crumbs , unbend , vouchsafe , yield , stoop , patronize