Como Pronunciar "deign to do"
expression
DAYN tuh DOO
DAYN too DOO
Definição
To do something in a way that shows you think it is beneath your dignity, usually when you would not normally do it. It often suggests a sense of arrogance or superiority.
Transcrição IPA
Inglês Americano
ˈdeɪn/ /ˈtu/, /tə/, /tɪ/ /ˈdu
Inglês Britânico
dˈeɪn/ /tˈuː/ /dʉː
Pronúncia Simplificada
EUA
DAYN tuh DOO
UK
DAYN too DOO
Ouça em Contexto
She did not deign to do the chores herself.
He won't deign to do any task he thinks is boring.
Why should she deign to do such a simple job?
He barely deigned to do more than glance at the report.