Condescend to finish the weeding, possibly (5)

I believe the answer is:

deign

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'condescend' is the definition.
(synonyms)

I don't understand the rest of the clue.

(Other definitions for deign that I've seen before include "Lower oneself" , "Be pleased" , "Condescend; stoop" , "Do something that's below one's dignity" , "Think fit" .)

I've seen this clue in the Evening Standard.

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