<p><strong>Verb</strong></p><ul><li>(Used without object)<ul><li>To think it appropriate to or in accordance with one's dignity; condescend: He would not deign to discuss the matter with us.</li></ul></li><li>(Used with object)<ul><li>To condescend to give or grant: He deigned no reply.</li><li>(Obsolete) To condescend to accept.</li></ul></li></ul>