deign

Meaning

1. To condescend; to do despite a perceived affront to one's dignity.
2. To condescend to give; to do something.
3. (obsolete) To esteem worthy; to consider worth notice.

Synonyms

condescend

stoop

vouchsafe

lower oneself

descend

be pleased

lover oneself

come down

do

grovel

pleased

abate

Pronounced as (IPA)

/deɪn/

Etymology

From Middle English deynen, from Old French deignier (“consider worthy”), from Latin dignāre (“consider worthy”), from dignus (“worthy”). Cognate to dignity and French daigner.