deign

He would never deign me with any sort of acknowledgment, because I was too low on the totem pole.

Should we be grateful for whatever music they deign to release and grade them on a curve because of it?

The New Mitt, who has discarded his frontrunner Too-Bain-to-Deign strategy to cross swords more eagerly with his opponents.

But Canon Drivel's daughter did not deign to answer, she merely rang for prayers.

Mr. Catherwaight did not deign to open his eyes this time, but moved his head uneasily as if he wished to be let alone.

Mme. la Duchesse, I pray you deign to re-enter your carriage.

Gentle Night; deign to stay awhile: Some help is needed from you.

No; but if it be possible, deign to tell me what passed at this return.