deign

Day 18Level 2

deyn

condescend

condescend; in accordance with one's dignity

Part of Speech: verb

Synonyms:

patronize, consent, stoop

Antonyms:

oppose

Example Sentence:

The cat perched on the bow of the sinking ship until he finally had to give up and deign to swim to safety.

Related Words

inflexible

ad-uh-mant

unyielding in attitude; inflexible

take over

uh-NEKS

to join, add or attach; take possession of (esp. without permission)

daring

aw-DAY-shuhs

fearless and daring

eager, ardent

AV-id

eager, ardent

muscular

BRAW-nee

muscular; strong

bandit

BRIHG-uhnd

bandit, outlaw