figurative. To come or bend down, so far as a particular action is concerned, from one's position of… to do something.

transitive. To treat (a person) like a boy; to patronize. In early use also reflexive: to behave like a boy.

transitive. To assume an air of superiority towards; to treat or speak about (a person, etc.) condescendingly, esp. with apparent indulgence or…

transitive. To treat (a person or thing) in the manner of a schoolmarm; to instruct or guide, esp. patronizingly.

transitive (a) reflexive. To give oneself airs. (b) To behave haughtily towards (someone), to snub (now rare).

transitive. U.S. colloquial. To treat in a superior or condescending manner. Now rare.

figurative. To put (a person, etc.) at a disadvantage; to outshine. Also, to treat in a haughty or snobbish manner. colloquial.

transitive. To treat condescendingly. Cf. high hat, n. 2.

transitive. To treat (a person) inappropriately or condescendingly like an infant or young child; spec. to encourage infantile behaviour in (a…