👉 In polite usage, "condescend" refers to a person who shows deference or respect towards someone else. It is often used in situations where one wants to show politeness and acknowledge another's efforts or contributions. For example: 1. He was condescending when he asked me for help. 2. I had to thank him for his generosity, even though it was condescended to me. 3. The boss was condescending when he made me work long hours without any break time
