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descend

British pronunciation/dɪsˈɛnd/
American pronunciation/dɪˈsɛnd/
to descend
[VERB]
MAIN VERB
1

to move toward a lower level

antonyms : rise
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to descend definition and meaning
2

come from; be connected by a relationship of blood, for example

synonyms : come
derive
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3

do something that one considers to be below one's dignity

synonyms : condescend
deign
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4

come as if by falling

synonyms : fall
settle
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Examples
1. One by one Jonathan and his crew descended below.
2. Another tear descended.
3. A hero descends.
4. A certain vessel descended.
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Nearby words

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