Definitions

1. verb

to consider oneself worthy of doing something; to condescend to do something

“She deigns to help us with our project only because it’s a charity event.”

2. noun

a condescending or haughty act, especially one in which someone does something for a subordinate or inferior

“His deign to visit us was a surprise, given his busy schedule.”

3. verb (archaic or poetic)

to condescend to do something; to take the trouble to do something

“The king deigned to visit the common folk in the village.”