Deign (verb)

To think it beneath one's dignity to do something; to consider something beneath oneself.

Origin:

From the old french word "deigner" meaning "to think fit, to consider it worthy".

Examples:

1. She deigned to speak to him.
2. He deigned to attend the meeting.
3. The king deigned to see the peasant.
4. The queen deigned to grant an audience.
5. The president deigned to answer the question.