2. To consent. [Obs.] All parties willingly condescended heruento. R. Carew.
Syn.
— To yield; stoop; descend; deign; vouchsafe.
CONDESCENDENCE; CONDESCENDENCY Con`de*scend"ence, Con`de*scend"en*cy, n. Etym: [Cf. F. condescendance.]
Defn: Condescension. [Obs.]
CONDESCENDINGLY
Con`de*scend"ing*ly, adv.
Defn: In a condescending manner. Atterbury.
CONDESCENSION
Con`de*scen"sion, n. Etym: [L. condescensio.]
Defn: The act of condescending; voluntary descent from one's rank or dignity in intercourse with an inferior; courtesy toward inferiors. It forbids pride . . . and commands humility, modesty, and condescension to others. Tillotson. Such a dignity and condescension . . . as are suitable to a superior nature. Addison.
Syn.
— Complaisance; courtesy; affability.
CONDESCENT
Con`de*scent", n. Etym: [Cf. Condescend, Descent.]