Difference between Patronise and Condescend

What is the difference between Patronise and Condescend?

Patronise as a verb is to make a patron while Condescend as a verb is to come down from one's superior position; to deign (to do something).

Patronise

Part of speech: verb

Definition: To make a patron To treat as inferior unduly, talk down to, treat condescendingly. To make oneself a regular customer of a business.

Condescend

Part of speech: verb

Definition: To come down from one's superior position; to deign (to do something).To consent, agree.To come down.

We hope you now know whether to use Patronise or Condescend in your sentence.

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