Synonyms for deign

Grammar : Verb

Spell : deyn

Phonetic Transcription : deɪn

Définition of deign

Origin : c.1300, from Old French deignier (Modern French daigner), from Latin dignari "to deem worthy or fit" (source of Italian degnare, Spanish deñar), from dignus "worthy" (see dignity). Sense of "take or accept graciously" led to that of "condescend" (1580s). Related: Deigned; deigning.

verb lower oneself

Example sentences :

General Wotherspoon did not deign to reply, but walked away.
Extract from : « The Devil's Dictionary » by Ambrose Bierce

Mrs. Beasley, whether she heard or not, did not deign to reply.
Extract from : « Cy Whittaker's Place » by Joseph C. Lincoln

She would not ask questions or deign to appear excited, not she.
Extract from : « The Rise of Roscoe Paine » by Joseph C. Lincoln

I think he had not thought of the anchor, but he did not deign to explain.
Extract from : « The Rise of Roscoe Paine » by Joseph C. Lincoln

Victor, whose foot was on the step of the car, did not deign to turn.
Extract from : « The Rise of Roscoe Paine » by Joseph C. Lincoln

What I have to say is, if you will deign to listen, for your private ear.
Extract from : « The Historical Nights' Entertainment » by Rafael Sabatini

To this Paul did not deign a reply, but the same day he rose one in his class.
Extract from : « Paul Prescott's Charge » by Horatio Alger

She did not deign to answer, but she turned on her heel and went out.
Extract from : « The Wild Geese » by Stanley John Weyman

Philip received the keys, but did not deign a word of reply.
Extract from : « Queen Elizabeth » by Jacob Abbott

I did not deign a reply, but followed him, as he led me by a short path to the house.
Extract from : « A Day's Ride » by Charles James Lever

Antonyms for deign

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